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Hello All, What is the best way to get started changing my eating into this "starving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712416/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2022

Check with your insurance company. If you have Medicare, they pay for reconstruction I think if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333452/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

I am being treated at Mayo Clinic in AZ. I count this as blessing. I initially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777052/

Discussion: HER2 positive research trial TPIV100

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

I just had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I opted for the reconstruction because I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324520/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2020

I had bilateral mastectomy with diep flap reconstruction in July 2020. I had it all done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336514/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

Hi Sandy, I was diagnosed with TNBC in Feb 2016; stage 1c but grade 3 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208269/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

I had bilateral mastectomies and originally thought I would not have reconstruction (because of my irradiated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324524/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2020

Yes, it was done at the time of Mastectomy. I was diagnosed back in May. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165654/

Discussion: Who to see after DMX w/o reconstruction surgery/follow ups?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

Agree DIEP flap is a major surgery. I just had it in December 2023. It looks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995336/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

I just hate that you are having issues for so long. Back in 2004 I made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208257/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2018

Hi @sandyjr, I moved your message to this discussion that you already started about DIEP reconstruction....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297827/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

I had DIEP 4 years ago same day reconstruction on the day of my double mastectomy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996346/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

Hi @vegada , I had a mastectomy and then Diep-Flapp on my right side, followed later...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126327/

Discussion: Breast Reduction/Lift Post Radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

I had stage 1B triple positive breast cancer in 2022 with two invasive masses. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285794/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 5:58am

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

Hi @shelli711 , I was diagnosed with TNBC Stage 3B five years ago - still here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373281/

Discussion: TNBC Stage 3 experience, strength, hope

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18 8:24am

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