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Hello, So with your diagnosis did you skip chemo all together? I have been told that...

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Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

I was diagnosed in 2003 at the age of 56 with DCIS in my right breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832477/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

I have the ATA mutation and I don't have a cancer. However, a year ago I...

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Discussion: ATM Gene Mutation and Care

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

I wondering if one can choose flat initially and then reconstruct later? Did the surgeon say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781832/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Hello all and hugs! Im 63. I was diagnosed in August with left breast, stage 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767468/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

@firefighter66 I realize that it will be a fight to get medical care that you need,...

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Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Mar 18, 2022

With first breast cancer back in 2000 at age 45, oncologist said because I was "young,"...

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Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

I had bilateral lumpectomies July 8 with invasive ductal carcinoma on right and invasive lobular carcinoma...

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Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2021

I had diep flap revonstruction on August 8, 2007, immediately after my bilateral mastectomy. Dr. Maurice...

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Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2019

Just wanted to share a bit of good news! I had reconstructive surgery a week ago....

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Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

my story is similiar, but my breast cancer recurrance in the same breast was almost 20...

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Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

I was also told I need to have a mastectomy for 5 cm in my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113173/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

I opted for keeping my healthy breast. ER/PR+ HER2- IDC . So the ducts on the...

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Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

I agree that's exactly what I want balance & symmetry is mentally & physically needed. Sadly...

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Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

I can’t answer your question, but just met with Plastic surgeon yesterday and am planning SMX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002633/

Discussion: Unilateral aesthetic flat or reconstruct one side w/ autologous tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

IDC ( 1.9mm) and DCIS(4cm), took 3 lymph nodes all negative.Estrogen and Progesterone positive HER2 neg....

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Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

I’m just putting this out there. It seems that we are having issue bras. I went...

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Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

I had reconstructed surgery on both I had enough Brest tissue to take the cancer and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947466/

Discussion: Ultrasound or MRI for post-mastectomy follow-up

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

I had invasive Dics it stated in my milk duct and went to 2 of my...

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Discussion: Hi I just got diagnosed with breast cancer, any tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

I had a double mastectomy and went flat. I use a prosthesis and nobody would ever...

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Discussion: Whom to see for true assessment of mastectomy surgery outcome.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

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