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I had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction about 3.5 years ago. I was stage 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641471/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2021

I had bilateral mastectomy with diep flap reconstruction in July 2020. I had it all done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336514/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

Hi Sandy, I was diagnosed with TNBC in Feb 2016; stage 1c but grade 3 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208269/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

Hello KK57, Your info was reposted from last year to help those of us new to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789184/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

I am having a hard time with the site today (could very well be me). Anyway,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160635/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

Hi @mchler73 - sorry you’ve gone through this, too. Yes, I have LGASC, and it took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267357/

Discussion: Conflicting Results of Pathology Reports?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 1:11pm

My experience with letrozole was not good. I took it for 3 weeks after radiation in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118661/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

@semurrey @jlgc Hi ladies. I am finally getting caught up reading these! I am recovering well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918188/

Discussion: Where to begin with treatment in or south of Boston

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

I have had breast cancer twice and have had bilateral lumpectomies at different times. After finding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/46232/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

@gillbell84, it's been an intense number of weeks for you with diagnostic testing, appointments, making decisions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964993/

Discussion: DCIS grade 3 post mastectomy, no further treatment: what's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Hi @bowhunt1969, I moved your discussion and combined it with this existing discussion on Post Mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170165/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2018

I only did mastectomy of my right breast. I did not do reconstruction and will not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822642/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

I have 2 tumors of invasive lobular carcinoma in my left breast. The largest was 6.7cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794528/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

Interesting about facedown treatment. That is how they did my MRIs but was not an option...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292641/

Discussion: Breast Radiation--Positions, Advantages/Disadvantages - Care To Share?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2020

Hello Running Lakes :) I had a mastectomy on my right breast April 28th. Like Cindy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160637/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

Hello @lpac304 I am sad to hear of your diagnosis, it sounds like you are getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267901/

Discussion: Oncotype score 27 or higher with reoccurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 9:27am

In December of 2019, I was diagnosed with IDC i.e.invasive Ductal Carcinoma. 80% of breast cancers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337589/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2021

I too am looking for a comfortable bra. I was diagnosed in August 2024 and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210209/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 9:33pm

I just hate that you are having issues for so long. Back in 2004 I made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208257/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2018

@jessica79 I'm 70 yrs old now. I had lobular carcinoma cancer in 2015 with a mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955497/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

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