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Hi, I had reconstruction surgey in 1990. I had ductual carcinoma in my right breast. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333242/

Discussion: Single mastectomy with reconstruction and symmetry surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 7:58am

Hi @elliejk, I moved your post to this existing discussion: - Please share your experiences with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827758/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

@cazobitz, I echo @roch's questions. Are you already a patient at Mayo Clinic? If not, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228867/

Discussion: Looking for a breast Plastic Surgeon at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 5:50pm

Hello, I had silicone implants at the same time as my double mastectomy. Unfortunately, my experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958516/

Discussion: Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

@melissa1979 -- Thanks for your information. I believe all Breast MRIs are done face down, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292644/

Discussion: Breast Radiation--Positions, Advantages/Disadvantages - Care To Share?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2020

Hello. DCIS right breast thriver here! I chose to do a double mastectomy with reconstruction! It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268578/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 10:23am

Hello As we speak I have an occupational therapist/PT specialized with breast cancer patients. She works...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929408/

Discussion: Post bilateral mastectomies hand swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

First, good luck to you on your journey. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860120/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770940/

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

Hi @erikamilena. Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I was diagnosed with a subtype of triple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260100/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 8:23am

I had stage 1 BC 0.7 mm tumor found in a routine mammogram. ER/PR+ HER2 negative....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102654/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

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

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

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