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Hi @joriegrace. You asked for thoughts on bilateral mastectomy. From my own experience, my breast surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239750/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2025

I'm interested in everyone's feedback on this as well. I had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093134/

Discussion: Venlafaxine for hormone flashes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

I had a pre cancer on the left breast. At 6 month follow up they found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1518404/

Discussion: Surgery Looming Ahead 3/10/26

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 8:48am

I have experienced night time hives since my mastectomy and breast reconstruction. It’s annoying and they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287304/

Discussion: Treatment-related skin issues: Hives and itching

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2025

Hi, yes I am doing double mastectomy on Feb 18 No reconstruction I am too old...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236739/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2025

So you did not get reconstruction? Yes I’m waiting for results and getting second opinions and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208276/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2020

Thank you for your response, ebtexas55. You bring up a lot of good points. I’m hesitant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077312/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2024

grtgrly @grtgrly I have an acquaintance that had the same thing happen, no cancer in lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964520/

Discussion: No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

I had bilateral mastectomies and originally thought I would not have reconstruction (because of my irradiated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324524/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2020

Am very happy, over 12 years now and i feel the same way… freedom. I didnt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083682/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

Hi @jenni17, Did you decide to have reconstruction? How are you doing? It would be great...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215241/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2019

2023- I was 60, had IDC 7mm and DCIS 4cm on left breast. I had lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480274/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 8:35am

Hi, the plan is to refill once a month until my scheduled reconstruction at the end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172590/

Discussion: Tissue Expander Replacement

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

Thank you. Yes, I saw a plastic surgeon who said, with disdain, that I was looking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770934/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Family feedback can be tough. But ultimately it's your body and your decision. I opted not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1364523/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2025

Me again ..i have all kinds of problems. Lol Anyone have tattoos for nipples? I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105079/

Discussion: Anyone gotten Nipple tattoos? Were you happy with the results?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

I know we have been posting on another another page, I am 😞 sorry this one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924659/

Discussion: Nipple Sparing Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Didn’t realize you recently had a swap-out. How are you doing now? I admire you and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262932/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2025

I was diagnosed in Feb 16 with two tumors, IDCM and immediately requested 2 things: BRCA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102695/

Discussion: What is the proper procedure in obtaining a second opinion?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2016

I am 14 mos past double mast - no reconstruction, and have spots of numbness remaining....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028052/

Discussion: Chest numbness after mastectomy, strange feeling: Does it go away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

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