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@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

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

I had both breasts removed with no plans for reconstruction, in 2015 (still flat). I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638981/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2021

@anniez1943 That one breast had successfully nursed 3 healthy babies and attracted a husband. But for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430080/

Discussion: Feelings about single mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2025

I had IDC at 5 o’clock on left breast. Lumpectomy/reconstruction on both- radiation on left 15...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371055/

Discussion: Does anybody know about heart problems with radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2025

Hello, I will be having a mastectomy on the left in early Jan and have not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981047/

Discussion: Reconstruction implants or DIEP flap: How did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

Because I had a single mastectomy for almost 2 years before reconstruction I had a DIEP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1449369/

Discussion: Bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy with implants — experiences?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2025

I am 69 years old, had single mastectomy and radiation, followed by reconstruction. So far, no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368968/

Discussion: What age is too old for breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

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

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

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

Hi @ccc1965 10 days should cover it, I would think, but maybe more depending on age?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328296/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2025

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

Exemestane worked best for me for awhile, less joint aches but I ended up having a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1539276/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 6:52am

Hi - sorry for your reoccurrence of cancer. I underwent a double mastectomy in Sept 2019...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638784/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2021

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