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Cathy, A BC diagnoses is a traumatic experience. You seem to have been through a lot...

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Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I was diagnosed with lobular HR+ breast cancer in 2004 at age 60, stage 3A, 7...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

Thank you all for your input. I am also looking into having my silicone implants removed....

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Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2022

I am in NJ. I really feel like God led me to this man. He is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336516/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

I did choose a bilateral masectomy. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in the left...

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Discussion: ATM Gene Mutation and Care

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2018

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

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed with lots of questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Hello I haven’t posted in awhile as I am finished with my extensive treatment plan at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064602/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2024

I had an oncology surgeon. I said I didn't want reconstruction and wanted to go flat....

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

I know that the last post in this conversation was in January but I'd like to...

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Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

These decisions are hard for sure. I opted for masectomy because tumor was close to chest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908828/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

I had a unilateral mastectomy in March 2023 but I was diagnosed July 2020. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885293/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

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

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

I am 70 and had bilateral mastectomies in January and implant surgery in May. I love...

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Discussion: What age is too old for breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

I was also diagnosed with early stage invasive ductal and then on second opinion at Mayo,...

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Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2024

Hi - I also had 5cm+ DCIS hormone negative with grade 3 diagnosis - we had...

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Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

@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

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

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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

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