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Radiation did major damage to my system. You're not being impatient. Each person is impacted differently....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170216/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

@hkc9890 - It is very scary to hear the diagnosis- even though the surgeon greeted me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329644/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2020

I had a mastectomy on the right side followed by a chest wall recurrence 2 weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454458/

Discussion: mammogram ultrasound additional mammogram pics

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2025

@auntieoakley I was sent to a plastic surgeon who specializes in reconstruction after a mastectomy, after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494879/

Discussion: Researchers designing Custom Molds for Breast Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 11:02am

Good question about prophylactic mastectomy. I had HIGH family history but genetic testing negative for breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796989/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Yes, definitely have check ups. I had stage 1 BC at 54, 7 mm. BRCA-2 mutation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472864/

Discussion: 10 years since my 3rd cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 11:16am

I debated after my lumpectomy whether to go back for mastectomy or to have radiation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120265/

Discussion: Deciding on Radiation for breast cancer: Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

Dear meg55, I had two lumpectomies, and am now cleared to start radiation therapy in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086466/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

I had invasive lobular 2a no lymph nodes. Had left side masectomy no reconstruction. Didn't want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797852/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

Please help me. My doctors will not answer my questions. I even had a group of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770690/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Ohhh...Zebra, I am near speechless... Ughhhh, my heart is very much crushed for you. You understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963803/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

At first I couldn't look at my chest. I didn't even know what to call a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523064/

Discussion: Surgery Looming Ahead 3/10/26

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 8:35am

I had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction about 3.5 years ago. I was stage 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641471/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2021

I had bilateral mastectomy with diep flap reconstruction in July 2020. I had it all done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336514/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

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 KK57, Your info was reposted from last year to help those of us new to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789184/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

I am having a hard time with the site today (could very well be me). Anyway,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160635/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

@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

I’m sorry that you were not given or told what you need to… 1. Keep a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305991/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2025

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

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