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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102887/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Looking for viewpoints and experiences with DMX due to ADH diagnosis. Also did you do reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876743/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Are you going to do the reconstruction? Heal quickly and watch happy movie. Let me know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720329/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

Hormone negative so no treatment post surgery. I had over the muscle reconstruction (prepectoral) with silicone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106750/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

@mari, here are some discussions that may interest you to join if you're not already: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811034/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

I developed blood clots in my lungs from my reconstruction surgery so absolutely no tamoxifen for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801789/

Discussion: Anyone on tamoxifen who is in their 70's or 80's?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

@celestebradham I have been struggling with my surgery decision because I was afraid of radiation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1435679/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

Wow that was really nice . What type of reconstruction did you have . Also was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058030/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Thanks for that. I have cording over right rib cage. 2 and a half months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082304/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

Good luck. Reconstruction was the most difficult thing in the entire process. Just take it easy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297819/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2020

@cmb93 I did see the Goldilocks option while doing research. The surgeons in my area from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516727/

Discussion: Aesthetic Flat Closure For Obese Women Bilateral Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 5:28pm

About 17 years ago, I had the lateral mastectomy with the abdomen surgery at the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650214/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2021

Mastectomy does lower recurrence risk and I see it as quality of life could be higher...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194184/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2024

Thanks for replying. I had a lumpectomy so I don’t need a reconstruction. The best of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874099/

Discussion: Anastazole for breast cancer and memory loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

How are you feeling? I am not sure if I understood correctly. Did you have double...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760668/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Yes. My implants are from reconstruction after breast cancer. 4.5 years and I love them. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699518/

Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2022

Did you have a mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction and the sensations came back? Wow I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984857/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

That sounds like a sweet deal if you aren’t interested in reconstruction. Thank you for sharing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653024/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2021

Sorry I was referring to Femara, not Tamoxifen. And I did not have chemo or reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651521/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2021

@orchardgirl54 and others, you may also be interested in this related discussion: - Mastectomy and breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779220/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

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