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Hey @sue417 - Yes, I slept slightly elevated after surgery. Both in the hospital and at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980388/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with 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

After having DCIS , a Dr Cutting thru the tumor, I choose to have a bilateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650730/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2021

I had a mastectomy and reconstruction (implant) about seven years ago. The plastic surgeon told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318262/

Discussion: Sore breast, side and armpit months after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2025

I'm a year and a half post reconstruction and my skin feels more normal but not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157631/

Discussion: Radiated breast remains smaller and harder post reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2024

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: Anyone diagnosed with 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 too was shocked at what I thought I'd look like after reconstruction wasn't my reality....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924647/

Discussion: Implants after reconstruction surgery losing their shape: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Hello Everyone’s treatment plan is different for their type of breast cancer. I had a double...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862899/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

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 hormone positive breast her2 negative. 1 lymph node positive age 58 now 61. Post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494090/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 10:26am

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

If you decide to get radiation, and you have a DCIS recurrence, they will suggest a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285593/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2025

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’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

@jjjw I am very pleased with my double reconstruction. The plastic surgeon used some skin to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1402554/

Discussion: Feelings about single mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2025

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

They tried tamoxifen to shrink mine for 5 mths. It did not work. I had double...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794894/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

Thank you so much for taking time with this info. I haven't had surgery yet still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208261/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2018

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