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Hello, I was diagnosed with DCIS in November 2022. I had two areas in the right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815659/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

I am a 54 yr old female considering a Total Mastectomy without any breast reconstruction. Divorced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/48054/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2020

@alegrianna I’m 79 and had DCIS 24 years ago: 2 lumpectomies, 30 fractions of radiation. Now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1460209/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2025

Hi @behat, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can imagine that you're worried about managing pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/289493/

Discussion: Breast cancer reconstruction for women with fibromyalgia

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2020

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! My onco type score was 11 also. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338637/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

I was 75 when I had IDC partial mastectomy and reconstruction combined surgery at Jax Mayo....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334948/

Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2025

As @panarosmith said, "you've got this girl!" I'm 21 years past a stage 0, DCIS diagnoses,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495155/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed DCIS Stage 0, Grade 2: Still reeling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 3:27pm

@Sheliaray, I had just one breast removed August 2019. One thing that helped me was physical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638809/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2021

I had two lumpectomies and the surgeon couldn’t get clear margins so I had to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887171/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Yes I also had DCIS with bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction just a year ago. Drs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885073/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I was diagnosed 2 years ago at age 67 with IDC no node involvement- Oncotype was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779073/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

@jawold Have decided to move forward with double mastectomy and reconstruction. I feel clear about my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1468135/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2025

Hi. I only had cancer showing in my left breast and it was triple negative. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351483/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2025

k1958 - I had a right mastectomy 7 years ago this week - at that time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160647/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2017

@tana, welcome back. I'm glad you revised your notification settings and have found your way back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215247/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2020

I'm triple negative and BRCA+ and chose to go "flat" after my bilateral; when speaking with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017528/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2024

I absolutely would, and did, have mastectomy. ILC is difficult to image. It doesn't all grow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014413/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

I don’t have the same issues you are dealing with, but I have learned a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208254/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2018

After years of precancerous findings in biopsy and a lumpectomy back in 2010 - again only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125957/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. Your information and personal experience are very helpful....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756944/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

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