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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 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

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

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

@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

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

Thanl you for your sympathetic reply. If you have a lump that feels like a bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322853/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 9:51am

I had a necessary bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction early stage— Anastozole for 5 years + Prolia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142482/

Discussion: Lymphedema and does anastrozole cause swollen feet?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

@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

I am so sorry for your grief. I have been there and done that. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866649/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

4-4-23 I had lumpectomy on left and reconstructive on both. I had clear margins, but MD...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938497/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

No, I chose not to have reconstruction because it's more surgery. I also have HER 2+...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859592/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

Hi, All: I am still thinking about getting the silicone implants removed. Upon exam with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877883/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

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