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You mention that you are currently undergoing breast reconstruction. My CA 27.29 showed an increase when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/600258/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2021

Oh my....Very intense recovery. From your comment above it sounds like you had radiation which led...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996164/

Discussion: Reconstruction implants or DIEP flap: How did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

DIEP-FLAP for one breast (my plastic surgeon later did a breast lift on the other side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765837/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to lymph nodes. Would you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

I had a DIEP flap attempted and conjunction with a VLNT surgery, so my post surgical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197328/

Discussion: DIEP Breast Reconstruction: What was your recovery like?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

No worries. I understand. I have a friend who just listened to her Dr without even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110306/

Discussion: Breast cancer prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

@dolphina3 Congratulations and continued wishes for good health! I had the same treatment chemo, right mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534169/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

The DIEP flap surgery was 16 hours. I am 10 weeks out and still can't stand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381548/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Such a big decision. Women make their choice for all sorts of reasons. My DIEP flap...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996433/

Discussion: Reconstruction implants or DIEP flap: How did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2024

Hi @sandyjr, Your best option is to contact your insurance company to determine if they cover...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321997/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

I had a DIEP Flap after radiation (one breast) instead of an implant - some of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153992/

Discussion: Reconstruction after radiation Implants vs fat grafting?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2024

I was diagnosed with TNBC Dec 2019. Only one breast was involved, with benign lump in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776822/

Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

Wow! And nonsense! I was 40-50 pounds overweight at diagnosis and DIEP Flap was the first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378237/

Discussion: overweight and breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2025

Hi Everyone Just a quick update 2 years later…I did end up having a double mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351806/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2025

Yes. ILC with large clump of cysts nearby in R. Breast. Hoping for same surveillance routine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006643/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

Hi @lharris79 , I did DIEP Flap at 39 with a single mastectomy. The recovery was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1405923/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2025

Sandy@dyr, where do I begin? Had stage 2 breast cancer left 27 years ago. Had lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208265/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

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, 2025

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

Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve recently been diagnosed with stage one DCIS, and I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366060/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2025