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

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

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 4, 2020

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

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

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

I was 60. I had lumpectomy and reconstruction on both at the same time. “Out patient...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334683/

Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 7:52am

I am CHEK 2 as well. I found out last September and decided to have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/323906/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2020

Hi I already have lorezepam but a low dose. Your surgery sounds a lot more complicated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980030/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

My plastic surgeon went back to match up my breasts - I had an expander put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968640/

Discussion: Plastic surgery: Do they ever go back & adjust mismatched breasts?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

Need to add- my breasts were saggy- reconstruction was a little silver lining. I was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938508/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

This is absolutely beautiful! I had so many issues with reconstruction I now wish I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804658/

Discussion: Flat & Proud Great Bilateral Mastectomy Video

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

I agree about no reconstruction. Unfortunately, I had silicone implants which ruptured, spilling silicone throughout my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639444/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

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

I had bi-lateral mastectomies in 2000 with immediate reconstruction. I was part of a clinical trial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908789/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

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