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Sounds like a plan! I only opted for the bi lateral mastectomy because my Stage 0...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/76616/

Discussion: Is Breast Pain a Sign of Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2018

@coffeefreak, @astaingegerdm I had partial mastectomies, going from DDD down to an A or A- (!)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327123/

Discussion: New here with DCIS and gene mutation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2020

If you are on regular Medicare, that will pay for bilateral mastectomy (80%) I think. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324695/

Discussion: BRCA2 and MSH6: Family finds it hard to discuss cancer & feelings

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

@elizm And the injection went directly into your nipple down below? I had to have needles...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149642/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2020

@nataliehope I was quite large breasted and since lumpectomies were on two sides of one breast,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208275/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2020

@liskinpa you are right. I looked at a lot of studies just now and here is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804389/

Discussion: Today is Day 1

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

I was diagnosed with DCIS in 2002 the year my was a college senior. Two lumpectomies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519156/

Discussion: Post radiation after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 7:06am

I have had two lumpectomies in my right breast, one in 1990 for a palpable mass...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480524/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with mixed ductal and lobular features and hyperplasia?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 12:04pm

I had a lumpectomy 2 months ago and am so happy having done that! Several docs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479738/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with mixed ductal and lobular features and hyperplasia?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 1:32pm

@olivia7850 This forum is so helpful to me. Recently joined as I felt so atypical. Your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534929/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer: Really want and need to connect with others

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 8:49am

I was diagnosed in 1/25 with ILC. I chose a bilateral mastectomy because the surgical option...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485550/

Discussion: invasive lobular carcinoma and invasive lobular in situ

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 11:24am

I also had lumpectomy May 2025. It was located at 3:00 o’clock position between breast bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1549170/

Discussion: Nipple tenderness after lumpectomy: Any help?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 9:48pm

Hello Running Lakes :) I had a mastectomy on my right breast April 28th. Like Cindy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160637/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

I feel in my case I got poor advice from my PCP in the beginning. Knowing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495842/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 5:10pm

I was offered the same option and chose a bilateral mastectomy. I will honestly share why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379976/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

I was diagnosed with cancer in both breasts, stage 1 and 11a/grade 2. ER+ PR+. Early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379498/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

My family was not all on board but still went forward with a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366343/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2025

Thank you. I hope the AI keeps it from growing. I talked to my breast surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065578/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2024

@carolyn224, sometimes having choices can be so hard. Asking questions is your best plan forward. Luckily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062852/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2024

I am so sorry this happened to you. I am one who also gets the letter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059637/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

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