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

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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...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2021

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

I also have decided not to take aromatase inhibitors. I have fibromyalgia, osteopenia, and atrial fibrillation...

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Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 6:18pm

@anatomary I’m a brca2 mutation carrier. I originally decided on lumpectomy and surveillance. But after 2...

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 7:06pm

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2023

Some people look good bald-I do not. I purchased a synthetic wig and wore it during...

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Discussion: Hair loss after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 7:06am

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

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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....

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

Hi @holly33, You are going into surgery in excellent condition, I believe that helps. It will...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 7:46am

My situation was difficult in deciding implants vs. flat? Bilateral mastectomy was the way to go...

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Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 11:53am

I'm very happy with the "diep flap" procedure I had done. I did not like the...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

@mjmac I did not have reconstruction (11 years ago) and am happy I didn’t. Like you,...

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Discussion: Anxiety level soaring

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

Besides the second set of ears - someone take notes and don't hesitate to ask them...

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Discussion: Questions to ask during biopsy and diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

@mdr3 I cannot "like" your post enough. I feel that we should all remember to post...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

I also have been recently diagnosed with DCIS, HR + E & P. I am 78....

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Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 9:54pm

Hi, just saw your post, I have this issue too and it is really annoying me....

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Discussion: Bulge under arm after skin sparing mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

Since I also had a double mastectomy and went flat, it was easy to feel the...

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Discussion: Beyond Breast Cancer - new Mayo Clinic book

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

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