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As you said, you must have an excellent plastic surgeon. When I first made the decision...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321994/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

I had a saline implant. My plastics surgeon thinks that’s better for my age as the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800984/

Discussion: What precautions should I take after Skin sparing Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2023

It is a very hard thing to go through and very understandable that you are anxious....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955462/

Discussion: Were you anxious before your first post-surgery mammogram?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

This does not really answer your inquiry, but.....I had bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction last summer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638767/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2021

You are welcome. Feeling overwhelmed comes and goes along the journey due to what you know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025054/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

Hello, I had dense breasts and my mammograms came back with areas they wanted to "watch"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956018/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Hi All I ended up having a double mastectomy and 14 lymph nodes removed. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957068/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

My surgery is this week. I am 50 yrs old. I am scheduled for nspbm with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257080/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

Last month was my two year anniversary for a double mastectomy. I have not re-constructed. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208245/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2018

Hello All, What is the best way to get started changing my eating into this "starving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712416/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2022

Check with your insurance company. If you have Medicare, they pay for reconstruction I think if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333452/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

I just had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I opted for the reconstruction because I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324520/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2020

I am being treated at Mayo Clinic in AZ. I count this as blessing. I initially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777052/

Discussion: HER2 positive research trial TPIV100

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

I had stage 1B triple positive breast cancer in 2022 with two invasive masses. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285794/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 5:58am

I had bilateral mastectomy with diep flap reconstruction in July 2020. I had it all done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336514/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

Hi Sandy, I was diagnosed with TNBC in Feb 2016; stage 1c but grade 3 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208269/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

I had bilateral mastectomies and originally thought I would not have reconstruction (because of my irradiated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324524/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2020

Yes, it was done at the time of Mastectomy. I was diagnosed back in May. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165654/

Discussion: Who to see after DMX w/o reconstruction surgery/follow ups?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

Agree DIEP flap is a major surgery. I just had it in December 2023. It looks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995336/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

I just hate that you are having issues for so long. Back in 2004 I made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208257/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2018

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