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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

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

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

Discussion: Explanting: Looking for any fat grafting experience.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

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

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 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

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

@linabazzi28 Welcome to Mayo Connect and Breast Cancer group. As previous person mentioned, you can search...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197235/

Discussion: Diep Flap Surgery: What should I know about recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

Hello, I had a double mastectomy with cancer spreading to my lymph nodes. After having a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054557/

Discussion: MRI results = Probably benign

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

My ultimate decision was to do an SMX with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction, going in on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031379/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

I'm very happy with the "diep flap" procedure I had done. I did not like the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957585/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

Welcome @gonzalad. Allow me to list a few relevant discussions that you may wish to review:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759892/

Discussion: Deciding btw lumpectomy or prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2022

Hi, I had my DIEP surgery 3 weeks ago, I was very excited about it and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312401/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25 9:42am

Hello from a fraken boob. I can totally relate to how you are feeling. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966138/

Discussion: My plastic surgeon at my last visit

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

Hi. Thank you for your well wishes. The plastic surgeon did not think I was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257083/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

Hi Kelly, I'm 3 weeks post-surgery from my nipple sparing mastectomy. I just had saline added...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142426/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

I also had DIEP Flap surgery in December 2023. It is worth it but it will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995334/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

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