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I was first diagnosed in 2003 with DCIS and had a double mastectomy ( my choice)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106415/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Thank you so much for the reply. This is happening so fast. Mammogram the middle of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360287/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30 7:29pm

@bpknitter53 Like you, I have a lumpy chest, extra skin on sides (the worst) and concave...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130718/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

@mandy75, here's more information about breast implant illness: — What Is Breast Implant Illness? https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness @debraabascal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836114/

Discussion: Breast Implants Illness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

@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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261466/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

I have your same diagnosis. I will be starting chemotherapy next week and after my body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345179/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 12:12pm

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

@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

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

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

Hi @lac60 - woohoo! Congrats on getting the drains out!! Here are the answers to your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335280/

Discussion: Do expanders feel more comfortable as they are filled each week?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25 9:41pm

@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

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