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I am 17 months out from Double Mastectomy and a poor attempt at reconstruction with pedicle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069377/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2024

I did bilateral mastectomy with flat closure. My pain level has never been over a 5....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815032/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

My situation exactly. Home the same day with no pain. Drank lots of water. Every time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754139/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

Hello, I am 55 and before surgery I was stage 3 her2 with lymph nodes affected....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728326/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

I am glad you raised this question. I am going to follow up with my oncologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210424/

Discussion: Collagen supplements and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 8:26am

I was 38 when I started treatment for triple negative stage 3B and lymph nodes, skin,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728432/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma this past spring. I just finished 18 weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168358/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

They are newer treatments that use your immune system against the cancer. Not every type of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973627/

Discussion: Husband with ILC stage3C

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

@lpk28 Welcome to Mayo Connect! I think most of us are somewhat confused when we get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943384/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Good morning, I’m sorry you are going through this. I personally know the feeling. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795129/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

This does not really answer your inquiry, but.....I had bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction last summer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638767/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2021

Hello, My name is Melissa, I was diagnised with BC on Sept 21, 2023, the tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126731/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

Just wanted you to know, I had my breast cancer when I was 36. There was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833000/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

Even though a cancer diagnosis and a pre-cancer diagnosis are not the same, I believe the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756983/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

Not sure where I fit into this. I am 79 years old. In April, I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641388/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2021

I had a double masectomy in April 2024 after my March 2024 diagnosis of stage 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201546/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 8:03am

I had a skin saving mastectomy. Because I had Brca 2 in the left side I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071812/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

Regarding your joint pain, there are a number of things you can do to help, of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881206/

Discussion: Is breast architectural distortion reason to panic?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Hello, I asked my oncologist and surgeon the same question, I was HER 2 + stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863126/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825877/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

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