Breast Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

1,125 total results

Comments (1,021)

In 2004 I had a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction and have not regretted it for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650074/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

I'm 70 and I had a bilateral mastectomy for triple negative BC Nov. 2022 and chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909190/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

Did you have reconstruction? Just wondering how you felt the second lump. I've been fearing since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109648/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

Hi @chickie, I moved your message about reconstruction and revisions to this existing discussion called: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729631/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

I also have triple neg breast cancer and started chemo first in January. I am in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843294/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

I have a natural breast and a reconstruction on the right. The cosmetic result is completely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104869/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

@celestebradham You had lumpectomy lift/reconstruction at same time? They recommended me to have Lumpectomy first and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938379/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

Hi, I too have HER2 stage 2 and had double mastectomy at Mayo with expanders and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779177/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

I was 38 years old for chemo, 39 for radiation/reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844277/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

I just had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I opted for the reconstruction because I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324520/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2020

@kbeegee Welcome to Mayo Connect. Nine reconstruction surgeries, WOW ! Were there problems with the previous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161900/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Looking for recommendations for a surgeon at Mayo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

Welcome @beckman4, while we wait for others to join the conversation about the PAP flap breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819903/

Discussion: Has anyone on here had PAP flap reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

@toomanyquestions, you'll notice that I moved your original message here to the discussion where you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770903/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Where did you have the DIEP flap reconstruction surgery done?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089969/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I had diep reconstruction in July. Since then I have noticed a few stray hairs around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321996/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

Can you explain fat grafting reconstruction? So no implants and not Diep?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953576/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

How did the reconstruction go? I'm in the same situation right now.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952944/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

I did a double mastectomy (1) because I had dense breast tissue, (2) because I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129031/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

Disgraceful and insensitive. Reconstruction of nipple and /or nipple tattoos are definitely options but NOT a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761781/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

I will have mine here in Austin https://www.drpotter.com/diep-flap-reconstruction/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095054/

Discussion: Where to go for DIEP reconstructive breast surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

Cancer

7867

1 minute ago

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

2408

12 minutes ago

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

9192

21 minutes ago

Women's Health

9718

1 hour ago

Neuropathy

15063

1 hour ago