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I had a bilateral mastectomy last September. At that time, I was planning to have implants...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/49186/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

So happy you had a good experience My micro surgeons. We’re head plastic micro surgeons at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321995/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

@ahurlbert30 I personally didn't experience any pain pre-surgury or pre-chemo. However, sister-to-sister my best advice is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319728/

Discussion: Breast tumor has become painful...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2020

I did not have an increase in the CA 27.29… I had a decrease and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308855/

Discussion: Your weight and your CA 27.29 reading

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2020

Hi Sandy, I was diagnosed with TNBC in Feb 2016; stage 1c but grade 3 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208269/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

Hi @sumimasn, welcome Connect. I did a quick search for surgeons in Toronto and found this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176249/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Apr 7, 2019

@oleander My heart aches for all that you have been through. I'm surprised that you oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86644/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

Thank you, @Kanaazperiera. I'm happy to be part of this forum. I think there's a consideration...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211219/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2018

I'm going to be taking something, so I visited my dentist this week. He and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111924/

Discussion: Early stage breast cancer put on bisphosphonate (Zometa)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

I’ve seen four surgeons and they all say the risk of lymphadema is low… but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217855/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 1:56am

In 2019, when I was first dx w/Breast Cancer, I chose a major cancer center, good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159793/

Discussion: Local vs Mayo for treatment or both?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

For those that have had recon - have you found any reliable info on the safety...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149924/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

1 in 4 lumpectomies have to be redone because the surgeons don’t get clear margins. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143150/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

Having a port implanted is pretty standard treatment. I think it's ultimately easier for everyone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119912/

Discussion: Has anyone had a mediport implanted?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

I had an area under my R arm 3 weeks after bilateral mastectomy that had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117497/

Discussion: Scar Care - tape or gel

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

Neurologists do an EMG test to test the viability of the phrenic nerve. .https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/emg/about/pac-20393913 People generally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062392/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: May 5, 2024

Just got back from surgeons office decided to put a drain in on the right side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031612/

Discussion: Had my JP drains removed today, and was pleasantly surprised

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I had my bilateral mastectomy at Mayo Rochester. I was released about 6 hours after surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1027855/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

Hey! I have hEDS and just dealt w/ surgery for a second primary. This might have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022896/

Discussion: Dealing with Fibromyalgia pain after breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

Hi! I’m 48, stage 2A IDC/DCIS, ER/PR +, HER2 - grade 3, Oncotype 20, diagnosed 8/21....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001105/

Discussion: Anyone experience regional recurrence of stage 1 ER+ BC < 5 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

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