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I have had 2 biopsies and averted a 3rd on Valentine's Day (2023) because I flat-out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040823/

Discussion: Breast Biopsy: Core Needle vs. Fine Needle Biopsy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

That was a beautiful post rhongirl. Many of us can echo your emotions and struggles. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104194/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

I know it’s difficult to see yourself at first. I had a bilateral mastectomy 3/23. Being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955675/

Discussion: Anyone know what kind of treatment Suzanne Somers got over the years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Well, I had 2 biopsies in each breast before my bilateral mastectomy in May this year....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458263/

Discussion: Has anyone had a painful biopsy? What was the explanation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2025

I was diagnosed with cancer in both breasts, stage 1 and 11a/grade 2. ER+ PR+. Early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379498/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

I’m 70, ER/PR+ DCIS two years ago. I seem to finally have a way to manage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285993/

Discussion: Medications that are contraindicated for ER/PR + BC patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2025

First, good luck to you on your journey. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860120/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

Hello. I was diagnosed in January 2018. Cancer in right breast. I chose to have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238183/

Discussion: What Are Your Best Tips for Before and After a Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

My drains had clips on the outside of the tubing of the drain. The clips had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362498/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2025

When we moved from NC to FL, I looked for a local cancer (we moved to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107258/

Discussion: Chose not to get breast reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2016

I had a previous lumpectomy on right breast in 89 (fibroadenoma) a lumpectomy of right breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397198/

Discussion: Ideas for relief of armpit pain after a double mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2025

It sounds like you've just been through a lot with two surgeries, radiation and shingles. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844929/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

I'd had a hysterectomy years before my double mastectomy and had drains then, so I knew...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/689883/

Discussion: Advice on Taking Care of a Spouse after a Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2022

@kevachanel38 - my prayers and thoughts are with you during this unexpected journey. I agree with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246650/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2025

Hello all. My first comment on any of these forums. I knew something was off with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438583/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

Hi - jumping in here and replying to a couple of topics. I had a bilateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838708/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

rhongirl, I think you just described me to a tee! The emotions roller coaster is something...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291279/

Discussion: Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2025

I did! Double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. I believe I'm a victim of what I discovered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437211/

Discussion: Many problems with Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

I had mine late December 2022. Are you having reconstruction? I did and i will say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361099/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

I agree - I opted for double mastectomy because I'm so very young, and decades of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437217/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

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