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The high pulse was not treated prior to surgery. I wonder if this wasn’t addressed because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658034/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 28, 2021

I’m glad your surgery went well and there are no complications. You have been well prepared...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263145/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 7:11am

I also have decided not to take aromatase inhibitors. I have fibromyalgia, osteopenia, and atrial fibrillation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286310/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 6:18pm

Windyshores, mine are different sizes too. I have more extra skin left on the R side....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017835/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Exactly! This is totally wrong.. Breastcancer.org is still saying, which is completely flat out incorrect, that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699731/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2022

giggilove: This is exactly why I opt to have no implants post bilateral mastectomy. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343513/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8 6:48am

Good morning Colleen - Thank you! I am recovering very well from my bi lateral mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245009/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 4:56am

I did bilateral mastectomy with flat closure. My pain level has never been over a 5....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815032/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Some people look good bald-I do not. I purchased a synthetic wig and wore it during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322721/

Discussion: Hair loss after chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 7:06am

I was extremely lucky in the surgeon I selected. She was a woman, and absolutely focused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131091/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

So the radiation was on my right side. I had 20 treatments including boost treatments. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261432/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

@lpac304, I hope you are tolerating your treatments well. At least it is giving you time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267998/

Discussion: Oncotype score 27 or higher with reoccurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 11:31am

My diagnosis was very similar (I had just turned 46). I think the chemo/surgery order is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345818/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11 10:57am

My situation was difficult in deciding implants vs. flat? Bilateral mastectomy was the way to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291973/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 11:53am

Think carefully about this 78guh. Of course, everyone is different, have different priorities and in various...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368913/

Discussion: What age is too old for breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12 9:08am

@anatomary I’m a brca2 mutation carrier. I originally decided on lumpectomy and surveillance. But after 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339323/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 7:06pm

I had a skin sparing, nipple sparing, bilateral mastectomy Jan 7, 2025. I did opt for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230213/

Discussion: Nipple saving mastectomy or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 3:30pm

Hi Kruzin Hope you are doing well ! I had a double mastectomy in October and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019496/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

Double mastectomy in October 2023 with lymph node dissection and flat closure, nipples also removed due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988239/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Thank you for the info. I read all the informative comments written by wise women who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133668/

Discussion: Anxiety level soaring

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

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