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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232014/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 7:46am

I am well right now, thanks for asking. I am not going to tell you the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314760/

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28 9:55am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133485/

Discussion: Anxiety level soaring

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957585/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864533/

Discussion: Questions to ask during biopsy and diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047116/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951698/

Discussion: Beyond Breast Cancer - new Mayo Clinic book

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

I’ve had ILC in 2017 treated with lumpectomy did not get clear margins so another go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940350/

Discussion: Radiation causing lung damage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Dear God, if I’m honest, there are times when I feel deep pain. It’s hard to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804367/

Discussion: Today is Day 1

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224263/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 9:54pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858604/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

I thought I would never play tennis again. I am 17 months out from double mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068636/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2024

I was diagnosed with TNBC in November 2019, stage 1b, 1.7 cm and no lymph node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004935/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

That you everyone for the replies. It’s very reassuring to read everyone else’s experiences with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386111/

Discussion: Radiation 5 vs 15 fractions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

That’s great! I agree with you on all that. One and done was what I wanted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165795/

Discussion: Who to see after DMX w/o reconstruction surgery/follow ups?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

These decisions are hard for sure. I opted for masectomy because tumor was close to chest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908828/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

I had double mastectomy last year (no reconstruction) and I have to say I didn’t hurt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838669/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

Hello, I had a double Mastectomy in September of 2020. I chose the reconstruction route because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731288/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

I had a skin saving mastectomy. Because I had Brca 2 in the left side I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071812/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

I had a bi-lateral mastectomy on May 16. I was amazed at the fact that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908437/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

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