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Hello, yes, I am wondering the same thing. Does anyone know if after double mastectomy without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848216/

Discussion: Distant recurrence risk

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

Mastectomy avoids radiation in many cases. That was one big reason I had a mastectomy. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943493/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

I'm going thru what you've been doing. I haven't started chemo yet, but will soon. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832144/

Discussion: Hormone Receptor Changed From Positive to Negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

So far, the dermatologist I went to insists it is cosmetic even though it is for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321998/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

At age 50, I was shocked to learn that my real sexual life was about to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324526/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

@tinksmom, I moved your message to this existing discussion: - Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/radiation-and-invasive-lobular-cancer/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797231/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Looking back.....The better decision for me would have been a bilateral back in 2007. All these...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777388/

Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

I’m 61 and active- I had lumpectomy and reconstruction on both( girls look good), second surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057528/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

If you are having reconstruction you will see the plastic surgeon weekly at first regarding the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963243/

Discussion: Is this Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

I am not sure I understand the question. Are you asking whether to have both removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885102/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

No reconstruction here either. I didn’t want more surgery. You really have to do some of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832162/

Discussion: Hormone Receptor Changed From Positive to Negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

My heart goes out to you. My daughter was diagnosed in February age (42) with HER...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642209/

Discussion: HER2 positive & HER2 negative: I have both at the same time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2021

This is a scary journey and NO two journeys are the same!!! You can manifest pains...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297160/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (HR+PR+HR2-)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5 8:45am

I had bilateral in Nov 2022 and opted for flat. But I should have taken in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865853/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

I had to wait 14 months after my double mastectomy to start my reconstruction journey. We...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854092/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

This is a personal choice for sure and a difficult decision. I decided at 69 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244206/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 5:10am

Tnbc stage 2a… Nipple sparing bilateral mastectomy with saline reconstructive implants, followed by ac-t chemo. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245853/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy & Reconstructive Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 9:51am

I had the same infection after my double mastectomy. It was terrifying. I was able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180072/

Discussion: Double mastectomy caused rare infection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

I didn’t have lumpectomy option. I was told I needed unilateral and I immediately knew I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846171/

Discussion: Multifocal and Multicentric Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

Thanks for your support. In addition to the ILC in the left breast as previously diagnosed,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025078/

Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024