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I cannot address your concern about anastrozole. I can say having a DIEP flap can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319362/

Discussion: Aromatose inhibitors/ mastectomy w/ diep flap reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

Hi @kedisaacs , I had a single mastectomy and a DIEP Flap and TNBC -- the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369829/

Discussion: TNBC stage Ib: Wondering if it will come back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 11:52am

So far I found this...breast reconstruction deformity (N65.0), Hx of bilateral mastectomy (Z90.13), and personal history...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762668/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I can’t answer your question, but just met with Plastic surgeon yesterday and am planning SMX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002633/

Discussion: Unilateral aesthetic flat or reconstruct one side w/ autologous tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

@trixie1313 and @nataliehope may have some experience to share about this. Here's some information about Necrosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312763/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2020

Just a little background. First cancer right breast 2007. Second cancer left breast 2018. Lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336518/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2021

The DIEP flap surgery was 16 hours. I am 10 weeks out and still can't stand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381548/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 6:10pm

Thank you for your experiences and responses, @cancersucks and @amy11559. Amy, you decided to do the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257082/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

Thank you. The DIEP flap is not an option for me … in my 70’s and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993190/

Discussion: Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

Here is what Mayo in Rochester told me. They wait 6 months after radiation to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820898/

Discussion: Diep flap scheduling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

That is a long time. I just scheduled out of town in New Orleans at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819573/

Discussion: Diep flap scheduling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

I had a double mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction. I had my surgeries in New Orleans with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208244/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2018

Hi @jenni17 I think you'll appreciate this discussion on Connect: - Mastectomy and Reconstruction (or not)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215238/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2018

Wow! And nonsense! I was 40-50 pounds overweight at diagnosis and DIEP Flap was the first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378237/

Discussion: overweight and breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24 12:35pm

@linabazzi28, I'd like to add my welcome. I'm tagging fellow members like @sharonemma @sedonadreaming @clynnford @seathink...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203339/

Discussion: Diep Flap Surgery: What should I know about recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 5:55pm

My plastic surgeon went back to match up my breasts - I had an expander put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968640/

Discussion: Plastic surgery: Do they ever go back & adjust mismatched breasts?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

I want to know more about results of revisions? How satisfied are you with. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732540/

Discussion: Final Revision Surgery: My "I made it" moment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

I have had a diep reconstruction for a single mastectomy in 2009. Have always been happy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597036/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2021

I know this is an older post but did you have Lymph node transfer surgery? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884773/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

Sandy, you asked some great questions. I'm tagging @amy11559 @bomashisha @betsyk @jlms who have experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297816/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

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