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Hi @catreen, in addition to the helpful reply from @dinod1923, I'm tagging @toomey79 @kalola808 @smilinjack @colorado73...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981751/

Discussion: Discomfort after bilateral mastectomy & immediate reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2023

I’m just remembering what the female radiologist who did my breast biopsy said. She was probably...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102869/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I had a bilateral mastectomy 12 years ago with a deip flap reconstruction. I did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324521/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2020

I’m looking for women who have fibromyalgia Who then had to have a mastectomy and reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/289495/

Discussion: Breast cancer reconstruction for women with fibromyalgia

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2020

Yes, I had a diet flap surgery 4/30/24 and at my appt today that is what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080913/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

She didn’t want to have to worry about anything showing up in the future. Her daughter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087939/

Discussion: Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

Just diagnosed with DCIS grade 3 stage 0. I refuse to do the hormone drugs. Has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024378/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

I had a mastectomy and reconstruction (implant) about seven years ago. The plastic surgeon told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318262/

Discussion: Sore breast, side and armpit months after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 12:48am

I chose the DIEP flap procedure with my breast reconstruction. The word I would use to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679298/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2022

My breast cancer was invasive ductal in the left breast. I chose double mastectomy with reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208258/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2018

Hi @agneslim -- hopefully your oncologist explained the reasoning behind recommending a mastectomy to help you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859488/

Discussion: Stage 4 cancer should go for mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

I am having my reconstruction in August. I went to over all the options and decided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208281/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

I opted NOT to have reconstructions because of the same reasons many above cited. That was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247115/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

Thank you for sharing. May I ask you a few questions? Like, what types of cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126278/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

I did not tolerate anastrozide well. I switched to exemestane. I feel I can manage life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874089/

Discussion: Anastazole for breast cancer and memory loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

@janisbrede, you may be interested in the helpful tips offered in this related discussion: – Mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868735/

Discussion: Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

I was diagnosed in 2004, estrogen positive, and her2 positive. Underwent multiple surgeries but was refused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648247/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2021

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

Hi @susan7656 - My remaining drains were removed yesterday, hallelujah! No expansion fills until next week,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335152/

Discussion: Do expanders feel more comfortable as they are filled each week?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 5:00pm

Good question, RunningLakes! I'm tagging fellow Connect members who have had a mastectomy. Hopefully @hereigoagain @cindylb...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160634/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

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