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Diagnosed with TNBC in 2021 - turned out to be QNBC. I had 4 cycles of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869858/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

I had a lumpectomy of a 4.2 cm ILC mass with a breast reduction/breast lift in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840620/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

Theilmann1- you asked about course of treatment. I was stage 2A with 2.4 cm tumor. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818346/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

Yes, I was able to raise my arm and to the side right away. I first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752101/

Discussion: What was your mobility after Mastectomy (and hygiene)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

I had Micro calcifications that had changed over 3 years. Stereotactic biopsy failed to locate them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211238/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2019

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

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

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

I don't have the same type of cancer, I have medication resistant TNBC, was diagnosed in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330986/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 5:43am

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

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