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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

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

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’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

I didn’t not to take it either too many side effects and possibly of heart issue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248585/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 9:57am

Hello, I am Corey - new here. Almost done with 20 rounds of chemo - June...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328015/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 8:09pm

Have you had the oncotype DX test done? I never even heard of it until I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327899/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 4:21pm

@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

Jjmoon.. It is always your choice, it’s your body!! I was scheduled for a lumpectomy, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340139/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 7:02am

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

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