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I decided against reconstruction because I don't feel like I can put my physical and emotional...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656093/

Discussion: Heart pounding since diagnosed with cancer: What can I do?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 20, 2021

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 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

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

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

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

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

If you decide to get radiation, and you have a DCIS recurrence, they will suggest a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285593/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 4:28pm

It was simple for me. I never wanted to go through the diagnosis process again, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102260/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2024

@coffeefreak - Welcome to Mayo Connect! Sorry to hear the bad news. First- don’t delay treatment....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327122/

Discussion: New here with DCIS and gene mutation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2020

Hi there . The test which was done analyzed more than one gene . A whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989846/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

Hello, I will be having a mastectomy on the left in early Jan and have not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981047/

Discussion: Reconstruction implants or diep flap

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

I had both breasts removed with no plans for reconstruction, in 2015 (still flat). I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638981/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2021

I can tell what a wonderful women you are with your sweet words. Thank you for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866662/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

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