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No reconstruction for me either. Its great to be free!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959074/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

@colson21 and @pumpkinbutt, I thought you might appreciate these related discussions: - Chose not to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723585/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

Did you have reconstruction done?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896211/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

I had a lumpectomy on the left for atypical hyperplasia. 6 months later they found cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1588982/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 10:16am

In case it's helpful, here are related discussions on the same topic: - Chose not to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019165/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

She had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/615269/

Discussion: Positive DCIS margins: Concerned about treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2021

@jgallagher04921 A friend recently had done as last step in reconstruction. Was done at Duke, same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105191/

Discussion: Anyone gotten Nipple tattoos? Were you happy with the results?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

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 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

Mine will pay for reconstruction too. I hope you are recovering well!!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343967/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2025

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

@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

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

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

@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

I think it depends on your overall health more so than age. Also, which type of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368529/

Discussion: What age is too old for breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2025

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

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