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Hi Sue and Linda, I was diagnosed with invasive tubular carcinoma with two positive nodes 29...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337591/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2021

Wow! And nonsense! I was 40-50 pounds overweight at diagnosis and DIEP Flap was the first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378237/

Discussion: overweight and breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2025

Reconstruction covers a wide range of options. Two years ago at 75 I had a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369968/

Discussion: What age is too old for breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

If I can add one comment to sschafer, I too had TNBC. Check out the MD...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332674/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2025

You mentioned you are prone to excess scar tissue. Me too. I get keloids which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277490/

Discussion: Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2025

I just had diep reconstruction a month ago. I had cancer in both breasts 11 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219974/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

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 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 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

HR+ Her2 negative breast cancer with supraclavicular node involvement. My cancer was detected by a three...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329250/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

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

@wews My reconstruction surgery with gummy bear implants was three months ago and like you my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420777/

Discussion: Capsular contracture following implant surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

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

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

Why did you have second surgery? I think I had something similar- but I’m was 60-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367475/

Discussion: Re-excision Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2025

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

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