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I probably cannot give you current information since I had my Radical Mastectomy 65 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837776/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

I had bilateral BC and bilateral reconstruction with silicone “gummy” implants in 2017. I had asked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836595/

Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

I had lumpectomy in June 2023 and also Oncotype positive. Went through chemo and radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267969/

Discussion: Oncotype score 27 or higher with reoccurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 10:57am

I guess insurance can vary, but once I hit osteoporosis, insurance covered DEXA every year. Wait...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810959/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

The lumpectomies were in April 1 and April 29 and then the mastectomy and reconstruction on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801034/

Discussion: What precautions should I take after Skin sparing Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

@lmcintosh , I had my non-cancer breast removed as well and as it turned out it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794406/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

Hi, totally understand where you are coming from. I was diagnosed with DCIS right breast in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126218/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

First of all, I am sorry to hear that you did not receive the best information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835434/

Discussion: Distant recurrence risk

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

@cindylb I was reading through this post to see if anyone mentioned itching. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170168/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

I say hold off on reconstruction at this time. Operations are very hard on the body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936530/

Discussion: Radiation causing lung damage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Hi all. I had a bilateral mastectomy in December 2016. I did not have any type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026070/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

I had left side mastectomy 1 yr ago after local recurrence, no reconstruction. Unlike what others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908910/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

Hello, I was diagnosed with DCIS in November 2022. I had two areas in the right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815659/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

I am a 54 yr old female considering a Total Mastectomy without any breast reconstruction. Divorced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/48054/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2020

Hi @behat, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can imagine that you're worried about managing pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/289493/

Discussion: Breast cancer reconstruction for women with fibromyalgia

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2020

@Sheliaray, I had just one breast removed August 2019. One thing that helped me was physical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638809/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2021

I had two lumpectomies and the surgeon couldn’t get clear margins so I had to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887171/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Yes I also had DCIS with bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction just a year ago. Drs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885073/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I was diagnosed 2 years ago at age 67 with IDC no node involvement- Oncotype was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779073/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

@tana, welcome back. I'm glad you revised your notification settings and have found your way back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215247/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2020

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