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How would you break down life expectancy for mucusious carcinoma ? After surgery? After reconstruction?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257100/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2020

I know these are all the most difficult decisions, and finding all the right answers to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752958/

Discussion: LCIS: What treatment(s) did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2022

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

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

@catann, you may also want to read the experiences of @jenni17 @vivlaj @meliss @tana @sandyjr @dianamiracle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336519/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2021

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102887/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Are you going to do the reconstruction? Heal quickly and watch happy movie. Let me know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720329/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

Chickie, I'm going to tag @boathouse here to make sure that she sees your questions about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742526/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

Looking for viewpoints and experiences with DMX due to ADH diagnosis. Also did you do reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876743/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

@mari, here are some discussions that may interest you to join if you're not already: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811034/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

Hormone negative so no treatment post surgery. I had over the muscle reconstruction (prepectoral) with silicone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106750/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

In 1999 I was diagnosed with DCIS. At that time I was not very educated about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218934/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 11:18am

I developed blood clots in my lungs from my reconstruction surgery so absolutely no tamoxifen for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801789/

Discussion: Anyone on tamoxifen who is in their 70's or 80's?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

Thanks for that. I have cording over right rib cage. 2 and a half months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082304/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

Good luck. Reconstruction was the most difficult thing in the entire process. Just take it easy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297819/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2020

Wow that was really nice . What type of reconstruction did you have . Also was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058030/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

About 17 years ago, I had the lateral mastectomy with the abdomen surgery at the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650214/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2021

Mastectomy does lower recurrence risk and I see it as quality of life could be higher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194184/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

Like some others here, I also did not have reconstruction and just use prostheses when dressing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885550/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

@orchardgirl54 and others, you may also be interested in this related discussion: - Mastectomy and breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779220/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

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