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@vinette So sorry to hear this...and on Christmas Eve. Like you, I have ILC with no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200172/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma this past spring. I just finished 18 weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168358/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

Thank you for sharing your story & picture examples. My scars appear to be under the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145271/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1069377/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864705/

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....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815032/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800984/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211239/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2019

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823278/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

My journey is just “beginning”—kinda. I actually had a fairly large (small egg) sized lump over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315536/

Discussion: How Long Can You Wait From Diagnosis to Mastectomy for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749845/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885027/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324695/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

Oncologists use a combination of imaging and, sometimes guided biopsies to determine if a tumor is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501473/

Discussion: How do they know Tumor Close To Chest Wall before surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 8:02am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770768/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725644/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2022

This is probably one of the most frightening things you have ever faced in your life....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300134/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (HR+PR+HR2-)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208267/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

Hello. I'm Cathy, Tim's wife. You're exactly right about my being unable to make a decision....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823485/

Discussion: Many problems with Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I go to my first medical oncologist visit tomorrow and I am so worried. The surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696253/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2022

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