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@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

This is SequoiaTree just checking in. I started with the Pagets/Ductal diagnosis the end of Feb....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848609/

Discussion: Paget's of nipple and other areas of breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

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

doyoga....thanks for the reply and your thoughts. I'm still on the fence but there's time (so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211258/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

giggilove: This is exactly why I opt to have no implants post bilateral mastectomy. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343513/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2025

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry you had to go through all of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874629/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Hi Floergal, So sorry you are worried. I had the DMX and am still worried.🤪 With...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079109/

Discussion: DCIS first follow up since surgery in September.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

My diagnosis was very similar (I had just turned 46). I think the chemo/surgery order is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345818/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

@deborahmontana You know I always wondered if cancer was spread by the scalpel during surgery, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964436/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Bilateral mastectomy May 12, 2025. Scars healing nicely, I gently massage them with Vitamin E oil...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379502/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

I also had flat closure with my BM and have bulges under both arms. At first,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1405687/

Discussion: Bulge under arm after skin sparing mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2025

@anatomary I’m a brca2 mutation carrier. I originally decided on lumpectomy and surveillance. But after 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339323/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2025

I have stage 3 highly invasive breast cancer. Pagets of nipple, 2 ductal and 2 axillary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898528/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

@buckokey My dear, I found i told few people about my mastectomy. Few know now that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1506824/

Discussion: Trying To Get My Nerves Settled: Tonight's Thoughts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15 8:57pm

Thank you so much for the information. I believe I discovered some “ gold nuggets “...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020830/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

I feel great! Within 5 months, I was back to playing tennis and my regular activity,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000744/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

Hi @bpknitter53 -- thank you for sharing. It seems a lot of us have a similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836998/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

@drummergirl Hi nice to meet you, I too have no boobs as of 05/2022 and lost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808912/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

@tdw10 I am glad you are having a second opinion. I had mixed ductal and lobular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873853/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

I'm so very happy I found the video and could share it with others here. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804807/

Discussion: Flat & Proud Great Bilateral Mastectomy Video

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

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