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If you are on regular Medicare, that will pay for bilateral mastectomy (80%) I think. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324695/

Discussion: BRCA2 and MSH6: Family finds it hard to discuss cancer & feelings

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

I'm sorry you are having to make these tough decisions & for your cancer diagnosis. Both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885027/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

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

I had a saline implant. My plastics surgeon thinks that’s better for my age as the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800984/

Discussion: What precautions should I take after Skin sparing Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

I was treated at a rural medical facility so my story is a different one. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864705/

Discussion: Questions about breast biopsy and the diagnostic process and timing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

Hi doyoga, Several years ago > than 10 years ago I had a lump left breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211239/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2019

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 6:01am

I was called back because of calcifications with a suspicious cluster following my annual mammogram. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823278/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

Here is my story: 8/15 - Had a random mammogram. Didn't do one since 2016 8/17...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802373/

Discussion: Lymphovascular invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2023

@sue417 - Very good! Yes, you have it right: DCISionRT, by PreludeDX. It is the test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002397/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 10:39am

I did a double mastectomy. I had a paravertebral block to avoid pain meds and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129486/

Discussion: Double mastectomy help prevent reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23 3:32pm

Around two weeks after my lumpectomy I also had a rash in two different areas on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921363/

Discussion: Is a rash after a lumpectomy normal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

My CA 27.29 was high after my breast cancer. Finally, my oncologist suggested I return to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909110/

Discussion: Did cancer come back with sudden rise in 27 29 marker?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

I had a seroma Fr what I j understand these arent supposed to be painful but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845501/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

It has been 4 1/2 years. Alot of procedures are changing so I do not know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813588/

Discussion: Oncotype DX test result

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

No - but I see my surgeon in May, I'll discuss it with her. My next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86792/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2019

Interesting you mention nerves. My cousin has had bilateral mastectomy‘s and I asked her if she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208267/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

@toomany questions I am flat on both sides now. Recovery wasn't too bad. No concave scarring...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770790/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

I had horrible nerve pain in my breast after lumpectomy-stabbing, bursts of pain and I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971462/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

When I had a lumpectomy, it was taken outpatient and they gave me meds and instruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919379/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

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