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@bpknitter53 Like you, I have a lumpy chest, extra skin on sides (the worst) and concave...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130718/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

Once I found out I had Lobular Cancer, after the ductal tumor lumpectomy, I said I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103409/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

I am leaning toward unilateral and just going flat on that side - this cancer is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003379/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

You may not be interested but I have read there are nipple tattoos. My breasts are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219895/

Discussion: Nipple saving mastectomy or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23 3:15pm

I had the same experience. I assumed when I told the surgeon that I wanted to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017707/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Great to hear that. I hope to have a flat and smooth chest after the surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025593/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

I did unilateral mastectomy on my left side, aesthetic flat closure. No implants or flap. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846214/

Discussion: Multifocal and Multicentric Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

Wishing a positive journey ! I also have had both removed and am flat and happy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121686/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

Hi all. I had a bilateral mastectomy in December 2016. I did not have any type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026070/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

That you dearly Zebra for sharing your story with me/us. I am now reconsidering saline/silicon implants...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276895/

Discussion: Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 7:30am

The breast surgeon said needle biopsy can’t be done as I’m flat chested. What’s terrible is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796417/

Discussion: Bi-rad 4: Surgical excision recommended for me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

I’m not being given a choice, even though she told me two weeks ago I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353705/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22 7:57am

Great laugh for today.....you are right flat chested women do not have to worry about getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838767/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

I had my first mastectomy at 60. Didn't consider reconstruction. Why bother? Never regretted it. Now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078554/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2024

I had a dbl with implants that are not big. No issues 2 years post. For...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197150/

Discussion: What can I expect after Double Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

I felt a sense of relief after the BMX and hope you will feel the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296100/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3 11:01pm

I’m facing the same dilemma. How was your experience going flat? Was it difficult to move,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776721/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

I didn’t know symmetry was an option, I would have chosen to bid so long to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018311/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

I just switched 2 weeks ago from arimidex to exemestrane because of a positive result to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037734/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2024

@jane2024 not sure what you mean by the "aesthetic flat closure." A plastic surgeon was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025146/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

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