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I had a bilateral mastectomy on 11/5 and they did skin sparing surgery so that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261057/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 10:35am

I had SMX in April 2024 and I think the anticipation for the surgery and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148760/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

I was taking Anastrozole at night before bed. That's what was recommended. After about 7-10 days,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961186/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

Greetings All beautiful people! I did have a double mastectomy In October 2023 I did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060175/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2024

@yakyak9 - hang in there, is surgery the first step in your treatment journey? What type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024420/

Discussion: Triple negative breast cancer stage IV: Looking to connect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Hi Floergal, So sorry you are worried. I had the DMX and am still worried.🤪 With...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079109/

Discussion: DCIS first follow up since surgery in September.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry you had to go through all of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874629/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Hi, I didn't know going in what size or even which density of implant I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160207/

Discussion: Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM): My recovery journey

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

I don't know if this relates, but my BP was high throughout my chemo and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056360/

Discussion: Radiation therapy and blood pressure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

@clynnford Since you were just diagnosed you have time to get a second and third opinion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860498/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

This is SequoiaTree just checking in. I started with the Pagets/Ductal diagnosis the end of Feb....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848609/

Discussion: Paget's of nipple and other areas of breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

doyoga....thanks for the reply and your thoughts. I'm still on the fence but there's time (so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211258/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

@deborahmontana You know I always wondered if cancer was spread by the scalpel during surgery, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964436/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Wow! I am SO glad I am on Mayo Connect and learning from all you women!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294834/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2 8:57am

I have stage 3 highly invasive breast cancer. Pagets of nipple, 2 ductal and 2 axillary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898528/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

My goal was also aesthetic flat surgery. My warning for you is find a surgeon who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029461/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

Thank you so much for the information. I believe I discovered some “ gold nuggets “...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020830/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

I feel great! Within 5 months, I was back to playing tennis and my regular activity,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000744/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

Hi @bpknitter53 -- thank you for sharing. It seems a lot of us have a similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836998/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

@drummergirl Hi nice to meet you, I too have no boobs as of 05/2022 and lost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808912/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

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