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I had diep flap, my own fat made into breast. So glad that I don't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781089/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Just to clarify did you have DIEP flap? Terminology is new to me, sorry if stupid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800874/

Discussion: What precautions should I take after Skin sparing Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience. You have been managing multiple health issues, I can't imagine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021370/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

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

Nipple sparing DMX or not? I’m going to be scheduling prophylactic DMX with Diep due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833438/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

I have 2 tumors of invasive lobular carcinoma in my left breast. The largest was 6.7cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794528/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

I had a double mastectomy with expanders in February 2016 followed by chemo. Due to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208252/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2018

I had diep May 18, wound was necrosis cause of former radiation. Have been going to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219980/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

Hi, @sandyjr - I wanted to let you know I moved your post here to an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215245/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2020

Hi Colleen, I do not qualify for DIEP and due to left side radiation side effects,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820762/

Discussion: Has anyone on here had PAP flap reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

Hi sandyjr. I'm 69, booked in for DIEP (left and right) early this May 2021. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215248/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2021

I have the same scar and I had the doctors at the Breast Center in New...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208298/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2020

I have had DIEP flap surgery. I had a good experience with surgery and immediate recovery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177711/

Discussion: DIEP Flap pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

I cannot address your concern about anastrozole. I can say having a DIEP flap can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319362/

Discussion: Aromatose inhibitors/ mastectomy w/ diep flap reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

I had diep reconstruction in July. Since then I have noticed a few stray hairs around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321996/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

So far I found this...breast reconstruction deformity (N65.0), Hx of bilateral mastectomy (Z90.13), and personal history...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762668/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I can’t answer your question, but just met with Plastic surgeon yesterday and am planning SMX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002633/

Discussion: Unilateral aesthetic flat or reconstruct one side w/ autologous tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

@trixie1313 and @nataliehope may have some experience to share about this. Here's some information about Necrosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312763/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2020

Just a little background. First cancer right breast 2007. Second cancer left breast 2018. Lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336518/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2021

Thank you for your experiences and responses, @cancersucks and @amy11559. Amy, you decided to do the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257082/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

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