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I had er/pr + her2- stage 2B. 2 weeks after the single mastectomy there was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1443821/

Discussion: Anyone had breast tumor invade the chest wall muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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

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, 2025

Hi @sue417 - The radiation treatment was only on the side with the DCIS (the right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979284/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

@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

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

I am 110% fan of MRI. I had nipple discharge in left side. My GYN had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887179/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

How frustrating to go through all those surgeries with no results. The frustrating part about the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835998/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

Hi everyone I’m in month 13 of aromatase inhibitor treatment- diagnosed in Nov 2020 with IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704016/

Discussion: How do you find the anti-estrogen therapy that's right for you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2022

Sandy@dyr, where do I begin? Had stage 2 breast cancer left 27 years ago. Had lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208265/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

I had Stage 1 same type as you. I had 20 rounds of radiation over four...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200425/

Discussion: About to start radiation: Did anyone have heart or lung complications?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

The bra put on me after my 12/22 lumpectomy and breast reconstruction was from Marena. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082884/

Discussion: Anybody had the experiences of wearing compression bras post surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

Hi Alisa, Yes, I was diagnosed with 'invasive' and also 'in situ' ductal carcinoma Stage III-A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053378/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Hello, We have similar situations...Breast cancer is like a snow storm with the fluffy snowflakes sticking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021399/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

Tattoos fade and they fade in a bizarre patchy way. After way too many surgeries my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744521/

Discussion: Anyone gotten Nipple tattoos? Were you happy with the results?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

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