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I also had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction. I was given a whole set of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065981/

Discussion: Tightness and swelling under arm after double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

I had a double last January. I do not have any regrets. I had a flat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984670/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

I am a Mayo patient and was given this as an option. However, it is not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887072/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

I hope you have healed welI and are happy with your reconstruction. that is a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757799/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2022

I’m still a one boob wonder. There are times I wish that I was fully flat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863992/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2023

There are so many decisions and very little help in making these decisions. I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843330/

Discussion: We’ve come a long way baby! How grateful are you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

I beed help. My plastic surgeon just finished reconstruction 14 days ago. I wanted to A)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797801/

Discussion: Sudden pain along lumpectomy scar 4 months after surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

I saw 4 surgeons. One wanted lumpectomy with radiation and AI. She would not discuss any...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

I am on DIM and oncoplex , I was on tamoxifen for 9 mos and got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651427/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2021

Wow, sounds terrible. I am sorry. Breast cancer is a difficult journey. I had dye to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149636/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2020

Good morning Colleen - Thank you! I am recovering very well from my bi lateral mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245009/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 4:56am

Mayo doesn't offer the textured implants anymore. I received Mentor silicone in May 2022 during my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952048/

Discussion: Which Breast Implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Hi @dmart37 I have not been in this situation exactly, but what your dr is saying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756781/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

I will be very interested to hear the results of your procedure and wish you good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170162/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2018

I am a 3 year stage 2 breast cancer survivor. I have had a mastectomy followed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/114672/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2018

After much worry, I decided to go flat and it was the best decision for me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083535/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

I had cording down my left arm and underneath my reconstruction. Many PT’s and doctors don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082437/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

Yes I had it. I felt a small but hard lump just a week before my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081047/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

Hi. So sorry I never saw the replies to my post. I got involved in planning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021781/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

I was told the same as you that the radiation will hardened the best implant. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900095/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

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