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I am doing amazing! For my stage 3 HER2 diagnosis- my double mastectomy, radiation and additional...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890274/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

I finished reconstructive surgery, cancer free and emotionally and physically amazing. I do not look back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885409/

Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

I thought that was it - I was going to do it but the consult was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878728/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

Had HER2 negative, estrogen and progesterone positive. Diagnosed in August at the ultrasound and later biopsy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779498/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2022

Looking normal: I was referring to wearing a prosthesis under clothing. Insurance covered bras and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771030/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

No, I did not have reconstructive surgery. I had what is noted in some reports as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760552/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

I do have the mutation in ATM too.. All my test - MRI, ultrasound, mammogram are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213920/

Discussion: ATM Gene Mutation and Care

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2021

I was just diagnosed 3 months ago with invasive ductal carcinoma and had to make the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261441/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

I had bilateral mastectomy. To me, the drains were the worse part of the surgery. Very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244346/

Discussion: How Long Did You Have Your Drains in After Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2019

I didn't realize UCLA has a center for phrenic nerve repair and a surgeon there who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181226/

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

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

Yes, that is the plan. She has to get rid of the infection, which seems to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179382/

Discussion: Double mastectomy caused rare infection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

Hi - I asked my surgeons (breast and plastic) why women would choose bilateral mastectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116589/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

Thank you, to you and to all the incredibly wonderful people on this site. It has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103217/

Discussion: Terrified over new diagnosis of breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Why did your friend choose mastectomy? Did she get reconstructive Also?How is she doing now?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087647/

Discussion: Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

This website seems to be an excellent source of information on how to make this decision....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063438/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2024

Glad to hear you are done. Just had Double mastectomy with reconstruct. DCIS grade 3 -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052356/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

Thanks, Denise, it does help. My surgeon is male, but that is basically what he answered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026662/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

I had 15 days radiation with a boost at the same time. I lived quite a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023515/

Discussion: Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

Oh my goodness I am so sorry for what you went through, what a grueling journey!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971063/

Discussion: My plastic surgeon at my last visit

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

I had reconstructive surgery on both my girls. Went home after surgery worn the surgical bra...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944192/

Discussion: Worrying about surgery, partial mastectomies on both sides and

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

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