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I had my surgery at JAX Mayo. My surgeon was Emmanuel Gabriel and is trained in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205017/

Discussion: Do people always have drains after mastectomy? If so, for how long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 7:35am

Although I am elderly & chose not to have another operation (reconstructive surgery), a friend of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077869/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

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

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

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

Hi your mother’s situation sounds like mine I’m afewyears older with other medical issues I just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847590/

Discussion: My Mom recently diagnosed with DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2023

@rhongirl, you're so right to raise the emotional aspect of reconstruction. It can be so emotional,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/681246/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2022

If I can add one comment to sschafer, I too had TNBC. Check out the MD...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332674/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 11:23am

This is a very good question, may 8th, I have reconstruction surgery, this has been delayed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852324/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2023

Hello, I just had prophylactic double mastectomy for LCIS about 3 weeks ago. I opted for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798419/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

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

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! I met with the plastic surgeon and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338617/

Discussion: Single mastectomy with reconstruction and symmetry surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 2:12pm

I had left breast radiation after a mastectomy. It was definitely a process, but my healing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194593/

Discussion: About to start radiation: Did anyone have heart or lung complications?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2024

I had a left breast mastectomy on 11/11/2021. I was 69 at that time. My oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781049/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

What type of reconstruction did u have? Decisions to be made here too🙁… nipple saving, skin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795324/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

Can you please provide on the treatment you received? Did you do kadcyla after surgery or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882331/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

I also have IDC er/pr+ HER2- . I am having surgery Thursday. I’m doing the lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761462/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Thank you so much for your reply!! That’s what I’m hoping for (to get it all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323685/

Discussion: Single mastectomy with reconstruction and symmetry surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9 12:18pm

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