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Good morning! I had a double mastectomy back in Sept 2019 and then started my reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959235/

Discussion: How long do incisions ooze?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

I am one of 4 sisters with CHEK2. My oldest sister Had Breast cancer at 40...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321993/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2020

I am scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction in July. It was originally scheduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312766/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2020

Greetings @thielmann1. I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661339/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2021

If you've had reconstruction, I believe you will need radiation? I wish you luck with it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251389/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 9:48pm

I had stage 1B triple positive breast cancer in 2022 with two invasive masses. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285794/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 5:58am

This is such stressful time, and I'm sorry you are going through it. I found the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276300/

Discussion: Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 10:07am

Hi @kedisaacs , I had DIEP- flap surgery about four years ago, when I was 39....

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Discussion: Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 4:02pm

Radiation did major damage to my system. You're not being impatient. Each person is impacted differently....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170216/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

Hi all, am scheduled to have a double mastectomy without reconstruction in two weeks. As it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039769/

Discussion: MBC and Going on Medicare soon, any advice.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

I had bilateral and chose to go flat, I only have two issues from the surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026206/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

A good important discussion! Last year 5/2022 I choose a bilateral mastectomy. Good choice, but still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791858/

Discussion: Before ANY Breast Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2023

Hello Cowgirl. Its an overwhelming process trying to make a decision. I will speak for myself....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958845/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

@hkc9890 - It is very scary to hear the diagnosis- even though the surgeon greeted me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329644/

Discussion: Newbie: diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) triple negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2020

Good question about prophylactic mastectomy. I had HIGH family history but genetic testing negative for breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796989/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

I debated after my lumpectomy whether to go back for mastectomy or to have radiation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120265/

Discussion: Deciding on Radiation : Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

Dear meg55, I had two lumpectomies, and am now cleared to start radiation therapy in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086466/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

I had invasive lobular 2a no lymph nodes. Had left side masectomy no reconstruction. Didn't want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797852/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

Please help me. My doctors will not answer my questions. I even had a group of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770690/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Ohhh...Zebra, I am near speechless... Ughhhh, my heart is very much crushed for you. You understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963803/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

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