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Dear Mellss, Tana here & I'm in Victoria, Australia. 11 years ago I was considering reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215243/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2019

Hi @kedisaacs , I had DIEP- flap surgery about four years ago, when I was 39....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286231/

Discussion: Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 4:02pm

I think all oncology docs have their own plan. My process was start with chemo to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826072/

Discussion: Chemo first vs Surgery first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

I think it depends on your overall health more so than age. Also, which type of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368529/

Discussion: What age is too old for breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11 4:00pm

Hello, I had a double Mastectomy in September of 2020. I chose the reconstruction route because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731288/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

Hi, first time seeing this group and am thankful… I’m 50 years old, very active and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051820/

Discussion: Anyone taking Lupron (leuprolide) for breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Hello, the radiologist said he believed it was benign but was not going to forget about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956004/

Discussion: Were you anxious before your first post-surgery mammogram?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

I have had LOTS of surgery, including a DIEP flap, in my life and what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122714/

Discussion: DIEP Breast Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

I'm thinking that sounds like a VERY good option for you, considering your family history. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959811/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Hello, I had a double mastectomy with implants and radiation. The implants were done at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955457/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

JMHO, I had a right mastectomy, large breasts and opted for no reconstruction. I was late...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098018/

Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

I personally would not recommend it. I also had a double mastectomy and had silicone implants...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076113/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

Hello, I had silicone implants at the same time as my double mastectomy. Unfortunately, my experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958516/

Discussion: Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

That was impressive. Personally for me just based on how the diagnosis has changed back and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257078/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2019

No. At least not yet. It’s between the skin and silicone “ boob” . I felt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118321/

Discussion: Remedies for Joint Discomfort/Pain on AI ( Anastrozole)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

Good morning. I had a bilateral mastectomy then I was trying to have implants but had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992914/

Discussion: Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

Actually, I am undecided at this time. After further research, I am NOT opting to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110303/

Discussion: Where to go for DIEP reconstructive breast surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

I was diagnosed in May with bilateral DCIS, HR+, grade 3 in the left, grade 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120497/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

I just saw this. There seem to be no precautions that I needed for the surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/594050/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2021

I opted for keeping my healthy breast. ER/PR+ HER2- IDC . So the ducts on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104185/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

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