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You are right. It all seams crappy. I think if mastectomy is my decision then I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337846/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2025

@polianad22 I had one lumpectomy and I wasn’t going to do reconstruction because I didn’t want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761358/

Discussion: Reconstruction DURING Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

I am a year out of a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction and seem to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757112/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

I’m not entirely sure but I think it’s worth an ask. My reconstruction boob hangs down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835883/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I had a bilateral mastectomy, cancer on one side, the other side clear. I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068887/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

Dear Mellss, Tana here & I'm in Victoria, Australia. 11 years ago I was considering reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215243/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2019

I am so sorry you are going through this. My expanders got infected as well and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1400912/

Discussion: Severe complications, following bilateral mastectomy/tissue expander

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

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 had left invasive with 18 lymph nodes removed. 2 centimeter tumor on left. 8 CM...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220017/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2020

@prc73 - Hello! I am so glad to know you had a multigene panel! So you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990407/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

I have the same concern as you. My doctor insisted it is outside of guidelines to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871659/

Discussion: How to monitor for reoccurring BC after double mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

I had bilateral mastectomies, but my Dr. preferred I heal first before implanting anything. Her opinion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297821/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2020

Getting the cancer out of your body with clear margins is the most important thing. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120982/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 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

Hello, I had the same experience with infection. I also had chemo and radiation. Actually the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1406015/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2025

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

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 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

Ok! Thanks again for all your replies. I met with the breast surgeon who will do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340648/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed Had to Switch Doctors When to Start Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2025

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