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Hi Sequoia, I'm so thankful it's not just me. I am sorry to hear you cannot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915558/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

In 2012 was grade III. And yes, I had reconstructive surgery with implants. It has been...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Thank you for your response. My question is did you have reconstructive surgery? Is chemo still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859392/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2023

I don't think that mine is a dog ear as it's neither fat nor skin.It's basically...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813070/

Discussion: Bulge under arm after skin sparing mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

I had a double mastectomy 10 years ago with reconstructive surgery. I had the Goldilocks procedure....

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Discussion: LCIS: What treatment(s) did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

Thank you so much! So encouraging! I have a cousin that just went through this, ending...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776291/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2022

The previous codes were from my hospital reports. The Medicare codes for the mastectomy and diep...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762674/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Try to be gentle with yourself about this. The body can be more unpredictable than we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753787/

Discussion: What was your mobility after Mastectomy (and hygiene)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

Why pain? Don't understand all pain? I've had Diep flap . a few reconstructions, pain taken...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

Be sure to ask him about deformities due to location, depth and size of your scar.....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693527/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

My friend who is reconstructed gets a CT scan every year. Did they replace the mammogram...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653017/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2021

Laughing now, I am living proof that large breasted women can go braless. I just had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/635162/

Discussion: Bilateral mastectomy: how to decide on hormone therapy or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2021

Hi nataliehope, I am sorry I did not see this until now. I hope this is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208285/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2020

I had a bilateral mastectomy in November. I am happy I proceeded with giving both the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210356/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 7:09am

Hello @susiebeard. I had a bilateral mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Yes, I had itching and stinging...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267343/

Discussion: Paresthesia like symptom after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2019

Hello everyone~ I am new to this discussion but happy to be a part of it.I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219823/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

USEFUL TAPE INFO: The kind of tape you should look for is 3M Micropore tape. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/206951/

Discussion: Breast Surgery; any advice to prepare for surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2018

I only had lumpectomy surgery to remove two tumors in left breast & removal of 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228495/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 10:11am

I’m 61- (left breast cancer (2023)99%hormone positive HER-, couldn’t do an onco score because cancer was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197418/

Discussion: Pros and cons of endocrine therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

I have diaphragmatic paralysis and damage to both phrenic nerves which we believe was caused by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180875/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

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