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@jdh65, As you probably already know, fat grafting (or autologous fat transfer) is a new breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796331/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2023

I am 73 and had a double mastectomy a year ago without reconstruction. Like you, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779113/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

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

I had 1.9 cm in my left breast. I had them both removed. Idk about your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341787/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 3:08pm

For those with reconstruction implants do you feeling a tightness in the front or uncomfortable feeling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808387/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

@japi Welcome to Mayo Connect, I would definitely get it checked out. What type of breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156194/

Discussion: Orange peel skin...22 years post diagnosis 8 years post last surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2024

I had bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction to avoid the physiological effects. I knew for me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908399/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

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

Ok! Thanks again for all your replies. I met with the breast surgeon who will do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340648/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed Had to Switch Doctors When to Start Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 7:03pm

@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

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

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

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