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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

I’m tearing up as I’m reading this. Thank you for posting. I have severe bone pain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365703/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 11:33am

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

I used to teach special education- but stopped 5 years ago- I do not work now.I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319954/

Discussion: Is anyone struggling with emotional issues?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 8:14am

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

@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 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

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

my case...DCIS in right breast in 2007 and idc in left breast in 2018.... lumpectomies with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252866/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2020

Hi @sandyjr, I moved your message to this discussion that you already started about DIEP reconstruction....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297827/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

Hi @kevachanel38 - I’m sorry you are going through this. Getting the diagnoses and sorting through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245776/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 8:43am

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

I was 64 when I "went unicorn". I was not large but a B cup, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287510/

Discussion: Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22 11:34am

I had mine late December 2022. Are you having reconstruction? I did and i will say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361099/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 11:42pm

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

For quite a while after my double mastectomy/beginning reconstruction surgery (end of October 2014), I felt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379531/

Discussion: How do tissue expanders feel?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26 7:27am

I was diagnosed in 2018 with DCIS left breast and invasive ductal in right (2 tumors)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329634/

Discussion: Newbie: diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) triple negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2020

@rylee2019 Welcome to Mayo Connect, The time between diagnosis and surgery varies. Most people's first response...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084715/

Discussion: Looking for DCIS Surgeon and Reconstructive Surgeon Recommendations

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

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