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We do not know all your considerations, but I had early stage triple negative with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958889/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

@kamra i understand! I had two lumpectomies, followed by a mastectomy and then expander/implant exchange from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948432/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I’ve had ILC in 2017 treated with lumpectomy did not get clear margins so another go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940350/

Discussion: Radiation causing lung damage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Cathy, A BC diagnoses is a traumatic experience. You seem to have been through a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909970/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I was diagnosed with lobular HR+ breast cancer in 2004 at age 60, stage 3A, 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732423/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

Thank you all for your input. I am also looking into having my silicone implants removed....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701395/

Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2022

I am in NJ. I really feel like God led me to this man. He is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336516/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

I did choose a bilateral masectomy. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in the left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213910/

Discussion: ATM Gene Mutation and Care

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2018

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Discussion: Has anyone on Anastrozole had eye/sight problems?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2024

Had my 6 month MRI after having double mastectomy with reconstruction for DCIS grade 3 right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141449/

Discussion: Nodular enhancing foci along scar tissue INSIDE breast after surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2024

Was 54, breast cancer surgery, reconstruction through 3 months. Went very well. Was volunteering with B.C....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110004/

Discussion: Tamoxifen input

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

I am 53 too and just had bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction done from same diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827486/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

I cannot tell you what either surgery is like, only that I really wanted a mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649802/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

I was also diagnosed with early stage invasive ductal and then on second opinion at Mayo,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196293/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2024

Hi - I also had 5cm+ DCIS hormone negative with grade 3 diagnosis - we had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113933/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

Hello I haven’t posted in awhile as I am finished with my extensive treatment plan at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064602/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2024

I had an oncology surgeon. I said I didn't want reconstruction and wanted to go flat....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029510/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

I know that the last post in this conversation was in January but I'd like to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945823/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

These decisions are hard for sure. I opted for masectomy because tumor was close to chest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908828/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

I had a unilateral mastectomy in March 2023 but I was diagnosed July 2020. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885293/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

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