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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

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’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

Same as you re: cancer diagnosis-2022 20 radiations that destroyed a tear duct that was reconstructed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293690/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 4:24pm

I am doing research on the Plastics Team at Mayo as well for an upcoming surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163526/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Looking for recommendations for a surgeon at Mayo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

I would question the assessment that a mastectomy does not change anything. I only heard about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127895/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

Just had a left mastectomy after diagnosis with invasive lobular breast cancer. Pathology indicates carcinoma in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064787/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2024

I had lumpectomy and reconstructive surgery, +15 days radiation. I really wanted a bra instead of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948613/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Thanks. I'll probably pass on reconstriction. I'm 74 and can live with a prosthetic. Nice to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927355/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

I had a single mast. with 6 sentinel lymph nodes removed a month ago. Within a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918389/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Great laugh for today.....you are right flat chested women do not have to worry about getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838767/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

I am 67 years old and I’ve been faithful with my mammograms each year. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829756/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2023

Hello- you are younger than I was when I had a double mastectomy and chose, after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770771/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Has anyone had experience with fat necrosis in the reconstructed tissue?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/711136/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2022

My cancer journey started in January 2008 after I went to the doctor due to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/625829/

Discussion: Anyone else living with breast cancer and bone metastasis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2021

I had a bilateral mastectomy last September. At that time, I was planning to have implants...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/49186/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

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