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I had a double mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction. I had my surgeries in New Orleans with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208244/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2018

Mastectomy does lower recurrence risk and I see it as quality of life could be higher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194184/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

I had double at my second surgery with little pain. I did have the nerve blocker...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194430/

Discussion: What can I expect after Double Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

Ok thank you. I will see if my surgeons office can get me that information.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163080/

Discussion: Letrozole joints, bone loss, low platelets, high cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

The doctors who are the most knowledgable about lymphedema, its management and treatment are few and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158282/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

The surgeons simply don’t take enough tissue. It is estimated that 1 in 4 lumpectomies have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143151/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

abnormal mammo 4/29 did,nt get next mammo 5/16.biopsy pretty quick,but a month before I could get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104654/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

I think only you can decide if it can wait. If it is unpleasant and worrisome,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087925/

Discussion: Should radiation start if breast has a hematoma?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

I had a bilateral mastectomy and lymph node dissection in October 2023, flat closure. When I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087528/

Discussion: Anybody had the experiences of wearing compression bras post surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to respond! The more i read posts like yours, as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023316/

Discussion: birad 3 again?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

Please don’t wait until your next appointment. Call your oncologist’s office and tell them all your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001069/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

Weight loss is huge. According to a study by NIH women who even take tamoxifen etc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964173/

Discussion: DCIS grade 3 post mastectomy, no further treatment: what's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

I chose both with no hesitation. Even though two surgeons said the chance of getting cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958453/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

I love too far from Mayo but I'm closer, only ,,1.5 hours south of Moffitt Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899580/

Discussion: Why such delays for breast biopsy. How long did you wait?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

Sounds to me like it's a private plastic surgery practice, which is standard practice to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893725/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

I am so pleased you reached out. My answer based on months of questions, seeing other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880187/

Discussion: Is breast architectural distortion reason to panic?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

A seroma can be identified by ultrasound. I had a small one remaining a year after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833248/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

I definitely would consider a mastectomy. I am more wondering if surgery is the only option...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831459/

Discussion: Paget's of nipple and other areas of breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

I agree that each journey is quite unique. Interesting that Anastrozole shrunk the diseased areas by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826348/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

Dear mdr3, may I have your surgeon's information? Thanks!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822734/

Discussion: How to vet breast surgeons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

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