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I had a skin saving mastectomy. Because I had Brca 2 in the left side I...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

I've never had much to begin with -- started as an A, ended up a B,...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

@colleenyoung My breast surgeon and my oncologist decided against chemo for me. Prior to my lumpectomy...

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Discussion: Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Blood Cancers & Disorders

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

@sandyjr- Good morning and Merry Christmas. I agree that the medical field is far from perfect...

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Discussion: I've had 3 cancers: Thyroid cancer, Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2019

I'm sorry you are having to make these tough decisions & for your cancer diagnosis. Both...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

If you are on regular Medicare, that will pay for bilateral mastectomy (80%) I think. I...

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Discussion: BRCA2 and MSH6: Family finds it hard to discuss cancer & feelings

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

Yes, Callaloo it’s an incredibly scary statistic that 10% of BC is not picked up by...

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Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2022

I am 17 months out from Double Mastectomy and a poor attempt at reconstruction with pedicle...

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Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2024

I was treated at a rural medical facility so my story is a different one. I...

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Discussion: Questions about breast biopsy and the diagnostic process and timing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 22, 2023

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

I had a saline implant. My plastics surgeon thinks that’s better for my age as the...

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Discussion: What precautions should I take after Skin sparing Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

Hi doyoga, Several years ago > than 10 years ago I had a lump left breast...

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Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2019

Thank you, I needed someone else to tell me what my brain was telling me. That...

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Discussion: I have been DX with DCIS grade 1 what happens next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16 6:14am

Update. There is a axilla lymph node on MRI of breast that is possibly metastatic. MD...

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Discussion: Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5 10:50pm

I'm glad you are ok, but it's too bad there's so many side effects. I read...

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Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 11:51am

toomanyquestions I did not read all the posts in this thread as they're very dated. I...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

johanna99 @johanna99 That is a very hard question to answer. Do you already know for sure...

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Discussion: Is breast cancer surgery done at the same time as biopsy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2022

I was called back because of calcifications with a suspicious cluster following my annual mammogram. The...

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Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

Interesting you mention nerves. My cousin has had bilateral mastectomy‘s and I asked her if she...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

@quiltingrx, I love your username. I assume you're a quilter and that it is important enough...

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Discussion: Can I have hand surgery on same side as radical mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024