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@nataliehope I was quite large breasted and since lumpectomies were on two sides of one breast,...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2020

Hi, sandyjr. I had a complete bilateral mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction back in 2006. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297820/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2020

I had DCIS, stage 0, 11 years ago and did 35 days of radiation and took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219794/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2019

Hi @kruzin, fortunately, I did not have to have radiation or chemo prior to surgery. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208262/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2018

Sounds like a plan! I only opted for the bi lateral mastectomy because my Stage 0...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/76616/

Discussion: Is Breast Pain a Sign of Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2018

Confirming diagnosis this week. Found a distortion on r breast in September 3d mammogram, continues to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117440/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2018

It will be in August when I have my six month follow-up appt with the surgeon’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841365/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

My head is spinning. I am confused about how to move forward with the surgeries. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761814/

Discussion: Multifocal and Multicentric Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2022

@isaish53n5 you're doing great with all this. I loved your description of being the star of...

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Discussion: I’m new, concerned, NERVOUS and worried NO Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

@elizm And the injection went directly into your nipple down below? I had to have needles...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149642/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2020

If you are on regular Medicare, that will pay for bilateral mastectomy (80%) I think. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324695/

Discussion: BRCA2 and MSH6: Family finds it hard to discuss cancer & feelings

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

@coffeefreak, @astaingegerdm I had partial mastectomies, going from DDD down to an A or A- (!)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327123/

Discussion: New here with DCIS and gene mutation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2020

@colleenyoung Sorry for the delay. I’m just getting over a really bad sinus infection. Well I...

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Discussion: Haven’t been diagnosed, patiently and anxiously waiting.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

Newly diagnosed DCIS stage 0 -High grade post lumpectomy of two very small mm size areas....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875997/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

I had invasive lobular carcinoma inMarch 2009 at 5 o’clock on right breast. No lymph node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858957/

Discussion: Anyone with invasive lobular cancer stage 4 that has metastasized?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

Hi there, What treatment did you do?! Lumpectomy? Mastectomy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841414/

Discussion: Lupron Injection plus Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Hello Running Lakes :) I had a mastectomy on my right breast April 28th. Like Cindy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160637/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

I'm sorry you are having to make these tough decisions & for your cancer diagnosis. Both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885027/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I had two lumpectomies and the surgeon couldn’t get clear margins so I had to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887171/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

In October 2022, my oncologist said I'd be dead in 1-2 years without chemo (which I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887426/

Discussion: Why No Surgery for MBC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

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