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Hi @clynnford -- sorry to hear about your breast cancer. I also had a double mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859096/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2023

Good. I was referring to any genetic test but the test I had was the OncotypeDX....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699528/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2022

I opted to go flat and chose to get the prosthetics; but sometimes want just a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057792/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

@dmart37. I have two tumors in my left breast one is 2cm and another 1cm or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762363/

Discussion: Multifocal and Multicentric Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

I had bilateral mastectomy in October after 3 lumpectomies. I’m 56 and chose to go flat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245907/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 11:14am

I had a left mastectomy with a tram-flap reconstruction. It took forever to heal from and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067289/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I’m still a one boob wonder. There are times I wish that I was fully flat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863992/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2023

I beed help. My plastic surgeon just finished reconstruction 14 days ago. I wanted to A)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797801/

Discussion: Sudden pain along lumpectomy scar 4 months after surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

After much worry, I decided to go flat and it was the best decision for me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083535/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

I had a double Mx , discs inserted , then silicone implant surgery , was sick...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059985/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

I had stage 1 BC 0.7 mm tumor found in a routine mammogram. ER/PR+ HER2 negative....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102654/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I had a second mastectomy on my non-cancer breast (which ended up having atypical dysplasia and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908234/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2023

I had a double last January. I do not have any regrets. I had a flat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984670/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

I should add that my breasts were not great, one was even scarred from burns I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908571/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

All I can say is congratulations. My wife Cathy's body has apparently rejected the expander placement...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835018/

Discussion: Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2023

I had both breasts removed (one at a time, my doc wanted to see how I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649938/

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

Bilateral mastectomy May 12, 2025. Scars healing nicely, I gently massage them with Vitamin E oil...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379502/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26 6:43am

Hi Loraine, I only have had letrozole of those three and must consider myself lucky as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134844/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

I was 68 when I had a double mastectomy in October 2020. My surgeon was great....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779345/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

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