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I had the same infection after my double mastectomy. It was terrifying. I was able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180072/

Discussion: Double mastectomy caused rare infection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

I had the chemo to shrink my tumor, but it only shrunk 1/2. I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216999/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 11:30pm

Hi I had a double mastectomy last October 2023 My Mother the same age as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130079/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

@mkb4435 - I too am TNBC but I'm also BRCA2+ I chose to throw everything at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903562/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Looking back.....The better decision for me would have been a bilateral back in 2007. All these...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777388/

Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Good. I was referring to any genetic test but the test I had was the OncotypeDX....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699528/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2022

I had a routine mammo in April. Suspicious calcifications. B-Rads 4. Had diagnostic mammo and US...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163966/

Discussion: Fear after needing a biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

Hello, I had silicone implants at the same time as my double mastectomy. Unfortunately, my experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958516/

Discussion: Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Hi @clynnford -- sorry to hear about your breast cancer. I also had a double mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859096/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2023

I’m still a one boob wonder. There are times I wish that I was fully flat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863992/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2023

I beed help. My plastic surgeon just finished reconstruction 14 days ago. I wanted to A)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797801/

Discussion: Sudden pain along lumpectomy scar 4 months after surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I opted to go flat and chose to get the prosthetics; but sometimes want just a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057792/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

@dmart37. I have two tumors in my left breast one is 2cm and another 1cm or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762363/

Discussion: Multifocal and Multicentric Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

giggilove: This is exactly why I opt to have no implants post bilateral mastectomy. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343513/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 6:48am

I had bilateral mastectomy in October after 3 lumpectomies. I’m 56 and chose to go flat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245907/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 11:14am

I had a left mastectomy with a tram-flap reconstruction. It took forever to heal from and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067289/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

My diagnosis was very similar (I had just turned 46). I think the chemo/surgery order is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345818/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

After much worry, I decided to go flat and it was the best decision for me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083535/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

I should add that my breasts were not great, one was even scarred from burns I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908571/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

All I can say is congratulations. My wife Cathy's body has apparently rejected the expander placement...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835018/

Discussion: Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

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