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I had double mastectomy last year (no reconstruction) and I have to say I didn’t hurt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838669/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

@elsajohnson @ckf1317 @icya2282, I’d like to invite you to view these discussions in the Breast Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211220/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2018

Hi @fashionmom. Sorry you are in the breast cancer club. I had the choice between a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291801/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28 9:13am

I’m so sorry you have had to begin this journey but you came to a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799152/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with lots of questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

I had ILC six years ago and decided on a left breast mastectomy. I wanted to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078318/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2024

Hi. I was diagnosed at age 47 Stage 3 IDC PR/ER+ HER2- in 2018. Bilateral mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318694/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2020

I think it's great if you want implant reconstruction. Typically insurance will cover both breasts (for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955669/

Discussion: Anyone know what kind of treatment Suzanne Somers got over the years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Hi Fashion mom- I also have the ATM gene. I also had triple negative BC stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293211/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 6:39am

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

Good morning Colleen - Thank you! I am recovering very well from my bi lateral mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245009/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 4:56am

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 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

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

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