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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 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

Certainly a personal choice. I'm 58 years old and had a unilateral mastectomy a year ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286588/

Discussion: Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2025

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

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 had bruising on one side - and while I thought my bruising looked awful (I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519625/

Discussion: Bruising With Bilateral Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 2:33pm

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

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

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with 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

@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

I originally had a lumpectomy and when cancer returned to the same breast I had decided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298331/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2025

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

@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

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

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Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2025

Unilateral mastectomy Feb 2022. Silicone implant and generally very pleased with cosmetic result. Worried about implant...

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Discussion: Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

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

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

I am so very sorry to hear of this. Perhaps having the mastectomy (and possibly staying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890833/

Discussion: Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I had both breasts removed with no plans for reconstruction, in 2015 (still flat). I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638981/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2021

Thank-you for sharing your stories. This is a wonderful forum for us to help each other....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772906/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

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