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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

Greetings All beautiful people! I did have a double mastectomy In October 2023 I did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060175/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2024

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

@gailmarienewton it’s so scary when you’re first diagnosed. It’s going to be ok - you’re going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486208/

Discussion: invasive lobular carcinoma and invasive lobular in situ

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 7:20am

I had a lumpectomy in 2022 for a small 4 mm tumor. I also had radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530369/

Discussion: Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 6:14am

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

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

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with 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

I had a single mastectomy this time around. 33 years ago at my first occurrence, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1391075/

Discussion: Feelings about single mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2025

I'm 8 months out and doing great. Skiing in Jan& Feb and traininga lot (running and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066121/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

Take a deep breath and relax ,write all your questions down and if your going to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309359/

Discussion: I have been DX with DCIS grade 1 what happens next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2025

I had a left breast Lumpectomy, & 3 Lymph nodes removed. Going to Oncologist today to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007049/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

Wow, I am sorry you and @tessspike are having these joint and movement issues from endocrine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728450/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

We would need more info to helpfully commenet. Some people with DCIS are doing no treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659655/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2021

There are positive outcomes. I had a double mastectomy, skin and nipple saving with immediate reconstruction…,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438614/

Discussion: Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

I’m sorry your daughter is going through this at such a young age. I’ll keep her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180903/

Discussion: Double mastectomy caused rare infection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177965/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

I had IDC at 5 o’clock. Very small 7mm. Also DCIS 4cm. 99%hormone positive .I chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379567/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

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