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Congrats on being cancer free! My oncologist had me on a pretty close regime to what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111384/

Discussion: What Keytruda side effects did you have (after chemo)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

I am 56 and was diagnosed at stage 3 invasive her 2. I am 1 year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845900/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

Not at all.It was a new thing for me too I had LD(latissimus dorsi) flap surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801192/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

My wife was diagnosed with a Malignant Phyllodes tumor and went thru a mastectomy since it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714193/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with Phyllodes tumor?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2022

Thank you for the info on decision making. I am 70 and considered a good candidate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649733/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

Hi my name is Allison and I was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170164/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2018

Hi Marybe- I had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction in 2021. No regrets. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060196/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2024

I’m 60, lumpectomy on left breast and reconstruction on both (4-23). Had 15 days radiation.During radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989060/

Discussion: Bras during radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

Welcome @heatherann77, we have several discussions that relative to your situation that you may wish to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854440/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs Unilateral mastectomy no reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

I was 68 when I had a double mastectomy in October 2020. My surgeon was great....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779345/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

I took Letrozole for 18 weeks. I had body and muscle aches, developed carpel tunnel in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774420/

Discussion: Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

Hi @holly33, You are going into surgery in excellent condition, I believe that helps. It will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232014/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 7:46am

I’m sorry that you were not given or told what you need to… 1. Keep a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305991/

Discussion: I have been DX with DCIS grade 1 what happens next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

Hello, thanks to those who responded to my question of whether to do MRI or ultrasound...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946813/

Discussion: Ultrasound or MRI for post-mastectomy follow-up

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

I had lumpectomy to rule out any hidden cancers and thank God none were found. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796631/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) and taking an AI like Anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

@catann, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208283/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

Hi Kbare13, I had total reconstruction with out the abdominal fatty tissue because of the time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86336/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2016

Thank you moshi for sharing your breast story. I know everyone is different in all ways....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276888/

Discussion: Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 7:21am

Hi! Four years post diagnosis — bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction — diagnosed June 2019 - DMX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948831/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Is your IDC lesion so large that he really needs to take out that large a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091438/

Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

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