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If you are on regular Medicare, that will pay for bilateral mastectomy (80%) I think. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324695/

Discussion: BRCA2 and MSH6: Family finds it hard to discuss cancer & feelings

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

It’s amazing. I had a lumpectomy and reconstruction (like a breast lift) then they matched my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270481/

Discussion: Lumpectomy outpatient

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 7:44pm

Thank you @ambermcc for all of this detail. I’m scheduled for a nipple sparing mastectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159395/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

I had a 4.5 cm tumor on my L breast. After all the chemo and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101632/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

I am glad you are doing well, you have certainly been through it. Living with breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648055/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2021

After having DCIS , a Dr Cutting thru the tumor, I choose to have a bilateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650730/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2021

I'm a year and a half post reconstruction and my skin feels more normal but not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157631/

Discussion: Radiated breast remains smaller and harder post reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2024

Hey @sue417 - Yes, I slept slightly elevated after surgery. Both in the hospital and at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980388/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

Hello I have the same diagnosis at 55 but in right. Breast. I am choosing a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659106/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2021

I too was shocked at what I thought I'd look like after reconstruction wasn't my reality....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924647/

Discussion: Implants after reconstruction surgery losing their shape: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Hello Everyone’s treatment plan is different for their type of breast cancer. I had a double...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862899/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

I have had bilateral breast cancer 11 years apart and am going for a mastectomy/reconstruction this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262787/

Discussion: Surgery for lymphedema

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2020

Although I cannot tell you what to do, I can share my experience. Please know that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121939/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

@sue417 - Understand. It may have been a shock to actually notice your now smaller and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982735/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

Hello, I am following many of treatment plans with HER2+ stage 3 grade 3 9/28. Chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763777/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

I’m also on an alternating Mammo/MRI 6 mos apart. It’s the only way to find that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809998/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

DCIS. Mine was close to 6cm on right breast. Grade 3. Negative for hormones and genetics....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066466/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2024

I can’t help about the reconstruction woes, but I can definitely tell you a battery operated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865916/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

Thank you thank you for posting “I made it!” Also knowing your timeframe! I have hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726064/

Discussion: Final Revision Surgery: My "I made it" moment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2022

1. No idea about twilight 2. They won’t know how much radiation until the pathology report...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282990/

Discussion: A lot of questions: DCIS treatments and second opinions?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 7:15am

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