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The surgery does bring anxiety because you don't really know what the scar will look like....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148156/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I went flat 2 years ago and I am so happy I did. I feel a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019687/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

I was dx TNBC and BRCA2+ in left breast and was told high rate of recurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101754/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

Hi I will not have any drains. I have a wedge pillow from when I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980582/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

I think it probably depends on your age. I'm 81 so reconstruction means nothing to me....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247112/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

I opted with delayed reconstruction since I am doing radiation now. They put expanders as the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776785/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

I had two mastectomies and "went flat," no prostheses. The only clothing challenge has been bathing...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2022

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 had heard about those knitted knockers. I praise the people who make them. I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251419/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2025

So sorry you are having to go through this again. Hugs your way. I had chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016693/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

Hello, I had to ask for another surgeon at Mayo Clinic as the one assigned really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770808/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Thanks! What was the surgery and recovery like to get everything removed? Did you need drains...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852156/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

I'm 63 and I chose the same; prophylactic DMX over high risk, monitoring or low level...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387251/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2025

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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055910/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Wow! I totally embrace being flat. No bras, no backaches, I even bought funny shirts like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366818/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

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

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

The 20%? Just BC. I would imagine there is a specific high risk bar for all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1455980/

Discussion: mammogram ultrasound additional mammogram pics

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2025

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