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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

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

Yes, I had a diet flap surgery 4/30/24 and at my appt today that is what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080913/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

Good question, RunningLakes! I'm tagging fellow Connect members who have had a mastectomy. Hopefully @hereigoagain @cindylb...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160634/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

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

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, 2025

Hi @agneslim -- hopefully your oncologist explained the reasoning behind recommending a mastectomy to help you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859488/

Discussion: Stage 4 cancer should go for mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

I am having my reconstruction in August. I went to over all the options and decided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208281/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

I was diagnosed in 2004, estrogen positive, and her2 positive. Underwent multiple surgeries but was refused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648247/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2021

I am now 60. Removing them both is the best thing I ever did and having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390073/

Discussion: Feelings about single mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2025

I also have been recently diagnosed with DCIS, HR + E & P. I am 78....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224263/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2025

I chose the DIEP flap procedure with my breast reconstruction. The word I would use to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679298/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2022

My breast cancer was invasive ductal in the left breast. I chose double mastectomy with reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208258/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2018

I did not tolerate anastrozide well. I switched to exemestane. I feel I can manage life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874089/

Discussion: Anastazole for breast cancer and memory loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

@janisbrede, you may be interested in the helpful tips offered in this related discussion: – Mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868735/

Discussion: Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

I chose a mastectomy with no reconstruction and went the route of being fitted professionally for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1400317/

Discussion: Feelings about single mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2025

Thank you for sharing. May I ask you a few questions? Like, what types of cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126278/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

Hi there . The test which was done analyzed more than one gene . A whole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989846/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 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

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