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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

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964520/

Discussion: No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Hi @julie46, you can contact Mayo Clinic to inquire about the availability and eligibility of TUG...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016351/

Discussion: Has anyone on here had PAP flap reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

I had the reconstruction done from back muscle ,LD, and thankfully it wasn't as hard as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801193/

Discussion: What precautions should I take after Skin sparing Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

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

Didn’t realize you recently had a swap-out. How are you doing now? I admire you and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262932/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 6:16pm

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

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770934/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

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

Hi @ccc1965 10 days should cover it, I would think, but maybe more depending on age?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328296/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 10:39am

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

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

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