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I am leaning toward unilateral and just going flat on that side - this cancer is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003379/

Discussion: Unilateral aesthetic flat or reconstruct one side w/ autologous tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

I’m having a double mastectomy with no reconstruction on 12/8. Im in pretty good shape but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778593/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2022

I was diagnosed with TNBC Dec 2019. Only one breast was involved, with benign lump in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776822/

Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

What type of reconstruction are you planning? Does it involve implants? If yes, what material? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639449/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Time between expansion and second surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

Hi, thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am contemplating bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261465/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

Hi @mntwin I'm responding because I was tagged, but I did not have reconstruction after my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076561/

Discussion: Small lump under skin of reconstructed breasts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

I experienced the same timeline. My doctor assured me I would get through this. It took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869385/

Discussion: Extreme exhaustion 7 weeks after double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

I had ILC and had a bilateral mastectomy. I had no radiation or chemo. This was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926994/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

@yulichka00, I'm sorry to hear that you were not told about the implications radiation can have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810549/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

4 months post op and still have hard breasts. Doing well. Wish they would soften but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661702/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2021

I am also going to have the reconstruction using my abdominal fatty tissue. Do you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86333/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2016

I am waiting for reconstruction. I’m75 and was married when I made my decision. I don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760585/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Hi @sandyjr, Your best option is to contact your insurance company to determine if they cover...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321997/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately my overall prognosis is very good. The cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208282/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

I had a bilateral mastectomy eight days ago. My wonderful surgeon told me to feel that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836182/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

I had a nipple-sparing bilateral mastectomy in October 2024 and I immediately got tissue expanders for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220323/

Discussion: Nipple saving mastectomy or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 8:10am

@elliejk, several people have offered helpful experiences to your original question about prophylactic mastectomy for ADH...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905883/

Discussion: Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

This is good article from Breas Cancer.org on different type of breast plastic surgery if want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120659/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

Hi Sandyjr, I had (multifocal) DCIS stage 0 with a mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction in 2019....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321991/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I go in on January 10 for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196757/

Discussion: What can I expect after Double Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

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