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

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Discussion: Anxiety level soaring

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 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

@johnsoncs1 If possible, have a comfortable recliner. I couldn't sleep in bed for about 9 months....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336280/

Discussion: What to expect before during and after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

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

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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

@clynnford - that would have been my preference for my dbl mastectomy it wasn't an option...

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Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

Hi @pc2018 I have not had radiation but I have a Paralyzed Right Diaprahm most likely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618378/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jul 20, 2021

After surgery and just before radiation i had Lymphedema pre therapy. I met with a therapist...

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Discussion: Anybody had the experiences of wearing compression bras post surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

Last month was my two year anniversary for a double mastectomy. I have not re-constructed. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208245/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2018

Radiation technology is getting more and more advanced to be targeted and minimize damage to surrounding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276547/

Discussion: Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 3:06pm

Hi, in April 2024 I had a right breast mastectomy for stage 0 DCIS. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121668/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

@prc73 I wanted a double mastectomy. My doctors wanted to see how I did with one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101361/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

I didn’t have that option. My PS said that I didn’t have enough abdominal tissue. I...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2021

If this were me, I would get a second opinion. If the second doctor gives you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091707/

Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

When I had concerning micro calcifications I was told I could biopsy or wait 6 months...

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Discussion: microcalcifications

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

@cartscoco then get them out. I had my bilateral May 2022 this is my second rodeo....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800631/

Discussion: Can not tolerate the expanders, surgery was 13 days ago.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2023

I know, right? If they can argue that AIs reduce recurrence by 50% (rounded off) then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720476/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2022

Hi. I had a bilateral mastectomy just 2 weeks ago and I am doing very well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244799/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 4:19pm

I chose to have a DM. when 1st diagnosed, I was only going to take one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102805/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I had recurrent cancer 17 years after I was first diagnosed. The 2 things that really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101476/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

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