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Good Morning 🌞 Thank you for all the feedback. After getting results back from several tests...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885944/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

Hi @joriegrace. You asked for thoughts on bilateral mastectomy. From my own experience, my breast surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239750/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 9:27am

I had a mastectomy of the right breast and did all the drugs they proposed. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312049/

Discussion: HER2 positive & HER2 negative: I have both at the same time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2020

Hi @joriegrace, Being diagnosed is such a process. Having a plan in place can be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238647/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 7:24pm

Thank you for commenting. I've decided to go with no reconstruction. And largely due to what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068977/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

Since I didn’t have reconstruction, I wonder how they can do the MRI. Normally one would...

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Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I think @huey @gina1963 @conniep79 @cindy1ann @buttrd @cvsnow may have experiences to share with you about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699320/

Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2022

@trixie1313 - Thanks! By chance, do you have a "brand name" for the Calendula cream? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292642/

Discussion: Breast Radiation--Positions, Advantages/Disadvantages - Care To Share?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2020

Hi, yes I am doing double mastectomy on Feb 18 No reconstruction I am too old...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236739/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 11:00am

So you did not get reconstruction? Yes I’m waiting for results and getting second opinions and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208276/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2020

Thank you for your response, ebtexas55. You bring up a lot of good points. I’m hesitant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077312/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2024

grtgrly @grtgrly I have an acquaintance that had the same thing happen, no cancer in lumpectomy...

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Discussion: No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

I had bilateral mastectomies and originally thought I would not have reconstruction (because of my irradiated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324524/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2020

Am very happy, over 12 years now and i feel the same way… freedom. I didnt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083682/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

Hi @jenni17, Did you decide to have reconstruction? How are you doing? It would be great...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215241/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2019

Hi, the plan is to refill once a month until my scheduled reconstruction at the end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172590/

Discussion: Tissue Expander Replacement

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

Me again ..i have all kinds of problems. Lol Anyone have tattoos for nipples? I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105079/

Discussion: Anyone gotten Nipple tattoos? Were you happy with the results?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

Thank you. Yes, I saw a plastic surgeon who said, with disdain, that I was looking...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

I know we have been posting on another another page, I am 😞 sorry this one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924659/

Discussion: Nipple Sparing Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

I am 14 mos past double mast - no reconstruction, and have spots of numbness remaining....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028052/

Discussion: Chest numbness after mastectomy, strange feeling: Does it go away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

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