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Who were your surgeons? do you have photos before/after? Thank you!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722747/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

Don’t be afraid to get a second opinion. I had a second opinion because I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710359/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2022

After having DCIS , a Dr Cutting thru the tumor, I choose to have a bilateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650730/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2021

Hi, kk57. I had my right breast mastectomy at the end of July with expander put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641614/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2021

I was “under” for the dye injection. I only realized I had that done was when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611899/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2021

I am a five-year survivor of breast cancer. My choice was a total mastectomy and reconstruction....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261435/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

elsie37 - This is a very interesting question and I hope we'll all get to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211275/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

As someone diagnosed with ADH, ALH, LCIS in both breasts from 4 biopsies at ages 58-59,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211270/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2019

So sorry you're finding this. There is real lack of education and concern on the part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244204/

Discussion: Bilateral breast cancer w sentinel node removal: Lymphedema prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2019

These are excellent videos.... I am extremely pleased wth my results at Mayo Rochester. Two of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236899/

Discussion: Videos about Breast Cancer Surgery from Mayo Experts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2018

Thanks you for responding. I actually been looking into these surgeons, they seem amazing, actually just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208247/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2018

Thanks for your post. In the stress of the moment - diagnosing and treating the cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170148/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2018

@cazobitz, I echo @roch's questions. Are you already a patient at Mayo Clinic? If not, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228867/

Discussion: Looking for a breast Plastic Surgeon at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 5:50pm

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 7:24pm

Polianad22 hi! So, I had a multi centric IDC with a tumor at 9 o’clock and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762275/

Discussion: MRI after 3D Mammogram - dense breast tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

I have had bilateral breast cancer 11 years apart and am going for a mastectomy/reconstruction this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262787/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 4, 2020

I am so glad to know you yet I wish we never had to meet, considering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162746/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

Same here. Dont do the bilateral unless you know youre full comfortable with it right now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147523/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2024

I changed three hospitals to finally had my breast cancer surgery done. Radiation technicians, breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875845/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

@lucylocket did you meet in person with the nurse at your surgeon's office. Both my daughter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172084/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

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