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I chose the DIEP flap procedure with my breast reconstruction. The word I would use to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679298/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2022

The incision on my lower abdomen goes from the side of the hip to the side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208297/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

Hi, I have been pursuing different options with my oncologist. I think its different for everyone's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219973/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

Hi I had first one take from belly as my surgeon said that’s the donor area...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145441/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2024

If you are on regular Medicare, that will pay for bilateral mastectomy (80%) I think. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324695/

Discussion: BRCA2 and MSH6: Family finds it hard to discuss cancer & feelings

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

I was also diagnosed with ILC 6 6 years ago on my left breast and opted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029142/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

I will. Yeah, several of my doctors when I told him my breast kept aching and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912735/

Discussion: Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

I had ILC six years ago and decided on a left breast mastectomy. I wanted to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078318/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2024

I think it's great if you want implant reconstruction. Typically insurance will cover both breasts (for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955669/

Discussion: Anyone know what kind of treatment Suzanne Somers got over the years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

I don’t have the same issues you are dealing with, but I have learned a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208254/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2018

Are you getting your care/treatment at Mayo? I am in Austin, TX, but flew to Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210409/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 8:14am

Hi, sandyjr. I had a complete bilateral mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction back in 2006. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297820/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2020

I have been reading these posts because I have realized that I have anxiety and am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734892/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2022

DUMP THOSE DOCTORS!! I am thin as well, and couldn't get a diep flap. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202468/

Discussion: Too slim to have reconstruction after a partial mastectomy: Options?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 1:04pm

I had DIEP flap on both sides late November 2023. I had an electric recliner (not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122030/

Discussion: DIEP Breast Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

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