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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

Oh my goodness! That sounds so very scary and painful . ❤️‍🩹 I notice this thread...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968314/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

I had a double mastectomy this past Wednesday and decided not to have the reconstruction personally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247114/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

I was diagnosed in Feb 16 with two tumors, IDCM and immediately requested 2 things: BRCA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102695/

Discussion: What is the proper procedure in obtaining a second opinion?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2016

Had double mastectomy at 54. Stage 1 BC but BRCA2 mutation. No reconstruction. Go flat most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984735/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I think it probably depends on your age. I'm 81 so reconstruction means nothing to me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247112/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

Choosing to go flat or to get reconstruction is such a personal decision – no right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324525/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

Thanks! Just confirmed no chemo will be required and my understanding is we can now plan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071413/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain on one side wth placement of Tissue Expander?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

Thank you for sharing! I'm truly sorry you had to go through all of that. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885079/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I don't understand the abdominal tissue reconstruction. I had my right breast mastectomy, and at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650030/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

Thank you! I am seriously considering a double because I don’t want to go through all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133473/

Discussion: Anxiety level soaring

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

I had a double mastectomy in 2004 at the age of 50 with no reconstruction. Recovery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639093/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2021

I’m sorry and I’m sorry you are going through this. The fact is that first of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296143/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4 6:00am

Hi @janeullmann1, I can help. See the videos with Mayo experts talking about sensation-sparing reconstruction here:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913608/

Discussion: Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Hello, can you tell me what kind of post mastectomy screening you do? I too had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981860/

Discussion: LCIS: What treatment(s) did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

Since I have a family history of breast cancer there is a genetic test to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837379/

Discussion: Today I will know if I have the genetic genes for cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

I would love to hear more about decisions regarding reconstruction. There seems to be a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728166/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2022

@polianad22 I had one lumpectomy and I wasn’t going to do reconstruction because I didn’t want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761358/

Discussion: Reconstruction DURING Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

I am a year out of a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction and seem to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757112/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

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