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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

I was diagnosed with IDC HR+HER- stage 2B with one lymph node involvement Feb 22. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825875/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

Sue Ellen, what options were you offered re: radiation? I’m meeting with the radiation oncologist next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781700/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2022

I hate to admit I cannot remember if you told me about the pathology of your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656088/

Discussion: Heart pounding since diagnosed with cancer: What can I do?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 20, 2021

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

In April 22 I had a partial mastectomy and at the same time breast reconstruction/reduction on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075268/

Discussion: Small lump under skin of reconstructed breasts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

My ultimate decision was to do an SMX with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction, going in on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031379/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

I would like to ask others about timelines - how long after your diagnosis did you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966417/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

I opted with delayed reconstruction since I am doing radiation now. They put expanders as the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776785/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

Speedy recovery from your surgery. I will take some time though. It has been 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142754/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

I’m 72 and had unilateral mastectomy with reconstruction 9 months ago ( same day surgery). The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779582/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2022

We regretted not taking the advice to get or rent a recliner for my bilateral mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690404/

Discussion: Advice on Taking Care of a Spouse after a Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2022

I just saw this. There seem to be no precautions that I needed for the surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594050/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2021

I wish I would have done the testing prior to treatments. I was diagnosed with triple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279930/

Discussion: Genetic tests available for breast cancer detection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2019

Hi,I'd strongly recommend a mastectomy.The fact that there is not one solid tumor,but several ones here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013881/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

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