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I have had very similar. I had 3 lymph nodes removed(all negative for cancer), lumpectomy on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950078/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Hello! I had 11 of 14 and stopped due to internal infections. 12/22. I finally had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894765/

Discussion: Anyone stopped treatment kadcyla for HER2+?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

I was just diagnosed with the exact same as you on the March 15th. Had biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337581/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2021

I have no regrets on the mastectomy/diep flap reconstruction either. I can’t say recovery is difficult....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319365/

Discussion: Aromatose inhibitors/ mastectomy w/ diep flap reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2020

I guess since it’s DCIS. And you where probably low grade .Hopefully with the clinical trials...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071790/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

Hi I went flat immediately after the double mastectomy no reconstruction My mother had the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017131/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

After a couple of unsuccessful tries with an expander and implant I opted to forgo the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852040/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

I am originally from Long Island. I used a highly recommended surgeon for six surgeries and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161903/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

I had something similar. Diagnosed 2-13-23 . Surgery was 4-4-23. MRI showed DCIS smaller than what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085379/

Discussion: Looking for DCIS Surgeon and Reconstructive Surgeon Recommendations

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

I’m sorry your daughter is going through this. I had surgery 3 weeks ago for stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890906/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

@zeerj, here are some related discussions that may interest you: - Please share your experiences with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777222/

Discussion: Reconstruction implants or diep flap

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

My breast surgeon and plastic surgeon perform the operation at the same time. Able to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071679/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

Same here! Flat chested and wasn’t interested in the reconstruction. I am turning 47 this April....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823123/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

Pinkbean, so sorry you’re on this road with us. However, thanks to science we have treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781978/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

1. No idea about twilight 2. They won’t know how much radiation until the pathology report...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282990/

Discussion: A lot of questions: DCIS treatments and second opinions?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 7:15am

Consult with your oncologist and the dr. that will be in charge of radiation. Also -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334200/

Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24 11:53am

Depends on Dr. Originally my nurse told me I would have to wait 3 months. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639789/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Time between expansion and second surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2021

So far I found this...breast reconstruction deformity (N65.0), Hx of bilateral mastectomy (Z90.13), and personal history...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762668/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Hi! I had bilateral mastectomy about one year ago. I decided to go flat at that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247113/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

I did double mastectomy and had nipple and skin sparing reconstruction at the same time with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155735/

Discussion: Did you get fixed volume implants at the same time as mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2024

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