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Radiation technology is getting more and more advanced to be targeted and minimize damage to surrounding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276547/

Discussion: Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2025

Hi, in April 2024 I had a right breast mastectomy for stage 0 DCIS. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121668/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

@prc73 I wanted a double mastectomy. My doctors wanted to see how I did with one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101361/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

hi, most women that I have spoken to that had bilateral reconstruction, myself as well experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499428/

Discussion: Likelihood of repeat capsular contraction following breast implant?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 10:56am

I chose to have a DM. when 1st diagnosed, I was only going to take one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102805/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I had recurrent cancer 17 years after I was first diagnosed. The 2 things that really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101476/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

I know, right? If they can argue that AIs reduce recurrence by 50% (rounded off) then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720476/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2022

Hi Missmollyd, I am just seeing your message now so perhaps you have already started or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435775/

Discussion: How do I get mentally prepared for chemotherapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

Hi. I had a bilateral mastectomy just 2 weeks ago and I am doing very well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244799/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2025

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, 2025

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

When I had concerning micro calcifications I was told I could biopsy or wait 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842355/

Discussion: microcalcifications

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

@cartscoco then get them out. I had my bilateral May 2022 this is my second rodeo....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800631/

Discussion: Can not tolerate the expanders, surgery was 13 days ago.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2023

If this were me, I would get a second opinion. If the second doctor gives you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091707/

Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

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

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

@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

Yes, this is such a normal feeling. It’s a change in body image, even though you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1406539/

Discussion: Feelings about single mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2025

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