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Hi I recently had double mastectomy and went flat. Things are going ok and I am...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Had double mastectomy at 54. Stage 1 BC but BRCA2 mutation. No reconstruction. Go flat most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984735/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

my story is similiar, but my breast cancer recurrance in the same breast was almost 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130651/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

I self check monthly or more and my Onco NP palpates my chest and Axilla every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653020/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2021

Hi there. I had my right mastectomy grade 3 IDC close to the chest wall. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861692/

Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2023

Hi! I had bilateral mastectomy about one year ago. I decided to go flat at that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247113/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

I know you don't want to but I posted a youtube video Flat & Proud. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806032/

Discussion: Total skin sparing double mastectomy -> Expanders -> Implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

I had two mastectomies and "went flat." I don't wear a bra or prostheses of any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761412/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Hi they suggest full mastectomy on one breast and try to match the other . I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988745/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

@cindylb I didn't have full mastectomies, just greatly reduced and reshaped so they're about a size...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267109/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

I had mastectomy was due to I already had lumpectomy for ADH a year ago and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038856/

Discussion: Tamoxifen prescribed after ADH (Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia) diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2024

I opted for double without much thoughts. Wanted the peace of mind. Just turned 46, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776944/

Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

I am 74! (can't believe it) and have a seroma from too much radiation and IORT,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656175/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2021

@pinkbean sorry you are going through this. Let us know the particulars of the lesions they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781423/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Had bilateral lumpectomy with reduction and lift on both sides 9 days ago. Had drains. Slept...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948177/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

@copingatroun2 I had two mastectomies, partly to avoid radiation and its side effects. I went "flat"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125648/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2024

I'm TNBC but I'm also BRCA2+ so my treatment is somewhat different. I completed all my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844650/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

Hi, I have lobular large tumor left breast, 95% estrogen/progesterone I am doing double mastectomy I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236744/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 11:07am

I did a double mastectomy. I had a paravertebral block to avoid pain meds and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129486/

Discussion: Double mastectomy help prevent reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

No drains and I am completely flat. My range of motion, strength, and comfort are much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853266/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

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