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My question was about a procedure called nipple sharing, not nipple sparing. This procedure can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045491/

Discussion: Nipple Sparing Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

I agree about the zomeda. I have been on it every 6 months for almost 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845007/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

Hi, did your daughter end up getting radiation? I’m in a very similar boat as her....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706864/

Discussion: Positive DCIS margins: Concerned about treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2022

My breast cancer was lobular (not ductal) and it was in both breasts at one time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208243/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2018

Thanks for replying any information right know is soooooo helpful especially from somebody that had been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208242/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2018

Hi I have it on my left upper breast area after fat grafting and implant exchange...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081932/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

Oh, thank you so much for writing. I can relate so much. I don't really want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823103/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

I stayed flat, and it’s been 4 years with no regrets. I told my surgeon I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760724/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

The "why not" is that nipples can get their own cancer, it's rare but does happen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143991/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

Have your sister check out this forum. I've learned a few things and have been guided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252129/

Discussion: long distance support, relocation before/during treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 8:47pm

I couldn't agree more. I was disgnosed with sneaky LBC in March, had a mastectomy in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202404/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 11:21am

Thank you @keepmoving2. This is really helpful information. Do you mind if I ask what was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604401/

Discussion: Goldilocks Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2021

@nataliehope It depends on what you mean by reconstruction. Extensive excision of both tumors on different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208277/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2020

Check with your insurance company. If you have Medicare, they pay for reconstruction I think if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333452/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

doyoga - I had bi lateral mastectomies and I chose no reconstruction and have no regrets....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211255/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2019

I would call Medicare. Mine switched to Medicare Advantage after reconstruction was complete. I had an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700668/

Discussion: Breast Reconstruction & Medicare

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2022

Mammo nor ultrasound picked up my TWO sizeable tumors in one breast! I had an unusual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947402/

Discussion: Ultrasound or MRI for post-mastectomy follow-up

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

Hi @bethsews. I see that this is your first post on Connect. Welcome. Here are a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/70643/

Discussion: electric recliner chair and breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2018

I had a double mastectomy 9 months ago. Within 3 months I developed bilateral trigger fingers....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184640/

Discussion: Can I have hand surgery on same side as radical mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

You may already have made your decision. Age may be a factor, as in my case....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105610/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

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