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Thank you! I am seriously considering a double because I don’t want to go through all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133473/

Discussion: Anxiety level soaring

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

Had double mastectomy at 54. Stage 1 BC but BRCA2 mutation. No reconstruction. Go flat most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984735/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

Choosing to go flat or to get reconstruction is such a personal decision – no right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324525/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

Hi @janeullmann1, I can help. See the videos with Mayo experts talking about sensation-sparing reconstruction here:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913608/

Discussion: Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

@polianad22 I had one lumpectomy and I wasn’t going to do reconstruction because I didn’t want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761358/

Discussion: Reconstruction DURING Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

I am a year out of a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction and seem to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757112/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

Hello, can you tell me what kind of post mastectomy screening you do? I too had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981860/

Discussion: LCIS: What treatment(s) did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

Since I have a family history of breast cancer there is a genetic test to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837379/

Discussion: Today I will know if I have the genetic genes for cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

I would love to hear more about decisions regarding reconstruction. There seems to be a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728166/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2022

I had a bilateral mastectomy, cancer on one side, the other side clear. I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068887/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

@mntwin, I'm tagging a few members like @lhwoz @californiazebra @sessioja @gardenfairy who can share their experiences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074691/

Discussion: Small lump under skin of reconstructed breasts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2024

I had left invasive with 18 lymph nodes removed. 2 centimeter tumor on left. 8 CM...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220017/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2020

Getting the cancer out of your body with clear margins is the most important thing. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120982/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2024

@prc73 - Hello! I am so glad to know you had a multigene panel! So you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990407/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

I hope you don’t mind me asking, it sounds you had her2+, if so, do you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776995/

Discussion: HER2 positive research trial TPIV100

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

I am a year out of a double mastectomy and seem to develop a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757114/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

I’m not entirely sure but I think it’s worth an ask. My reconstruction boob hangs down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835883/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I have the same concern as you. My doctor insisted it is outside of guidelines to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871659/

Discussion: How to monitor for reoccurring BC after double mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

I had bilateral mastectomies, but my Dr. preferred I heal first before implanting anything. Her opinion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297821/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2020

Dear Mellss, Tana here & I'm in Victoria, Australia. 11 years ago I was considering reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215243/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2019

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