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I was going with the reconstruction and it was too painful for me. I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732860/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

I had two lumpectomies because my surgeon was unable to get clear margins. This came back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988047/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

When I had my mastectomy, I had a tissue expander placed and filled as I wanted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932485/

Discussion: Whom to see for true assessment of mastectomy surgery outcome.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

@tborengasser, welcome. Fellow new member @cowgirl0713 is weighing the same options. You may wish to join...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960665/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

I'm sorry you are having to make these tough decisions & for your cancer diagnosis. Both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885027/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

@mchler73 - I definitely am not qualified to have an informed opinion on this! However, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159704/

Discussion: Low Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma. Anyone else diagnosed with this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

I, too, have been diagnosed with this rare breast cancer - stage 1B low grade Adenosquamous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158729/

Discussion: Low Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma. Anyone else diagnosed with this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

I had bilateral skin sparing with direct to implant. I’m very pleased with the outcome. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919039/

Discussion: Has anyone had gel implants placed day of surgery vs expanders?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Thank you!! I’m glad to hear having then double was the right call for you!! That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1352527/

Discussion: Feelings about single mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2025

I was diagnosed with Right breast Ca in Oct 2017 (I was 42 years old) I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247116/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835878/

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

I have just been diagnosed with ILC, and this is the first time on this site....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317623/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2025

@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

Yes. And also, being a breast surgeon isn’t enough. They really need to specialize in reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162783/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Looking for recommendations for a surgeon at Mayo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

@kedisaa - I was dx TNBC and BRCA2+ and in my research TNBC has a high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128707/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

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, 2025

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

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