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I'm 9 months post diagnosis. I've completed a double mastectomy, chemo and reconstruction. Still, I find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338413/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 10:13am

I just finished 18 weeks of chemo and am opting for skin sparing bi lateral mastectomy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168361/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

Hi, I'm 52 and was diagnosed with stage 1 ILC in my left breast. After a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200456/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Hello @anjalima I know you have been around connect for a while and always have great...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992391/

Discussion: Explanting: Looking for any fat grafting experience.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2024

This is my second breast cancer (not a recurrence) and it was grade 3 high grade...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918823/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

I had DCIS triple negative in 2012 and lumpectomy and radiation. In 2021 I had another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707165/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

Hello, I'm a breast cancer survivor. First diagnosed in 1999 with ductile carcinoma breast cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333219/

Discussion: Anyone trying to get back into shape post Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 7:23am

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

My body wouldn’t tolerate the breast tissue expanders following my bilateral mastectomy - had to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343247/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 3:51pm

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

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

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

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

Twenty three years ago had breast cancer, had lumpectomy x 2 (not clean margins), radiation, 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321530/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 10:44am

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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