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I too have small dog ears on the sides - not as flat as I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836986/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

@windyshores thanks for reply. I should know the results by early next week. Had biopsy this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781657/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2022

I’m sorry your daughter is going through this at such a young age. I’ll keep her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180903/

Discussion: Double mastectomy caused rare infection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

Yes, I went flat and fortunately, my surgeon gave me a very smooth chest. I knew...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017974/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Hi @colson21, my wife has gone through a couple surgeries with bad results after having the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851714/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

Linlam I am crying with happiness that I found your post. I can’t find any docs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770703/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Wow, I am sorry you and @tessspike are having these joint and movement issues from endocrine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728450/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

We would need more info to helpfully commenet. Some people with DCIS are doing no treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659655/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2021

No regrets with the flat closure from the double mastectomy. I've heard of women having issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031916/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I’m choosing double mastectomy for the same reason… dense breast tissue, 3 lumpectomies on one side,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132417/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Problem with those long term is that if the side you're left with is heavy, you'll...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059010/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102887/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

ugh typo in user name in previous post- found my glasses! @copingatround2 I had two mastectomies,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126067/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

There's a thought! I too go flat most of then time but sometimes wear my B...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061082/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2024

@toomanyquestions, @windyshores I wound up having both breasts removed and going flat and haven't once regretted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776897/

Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

Hello - I am newly diagnosed with DCIS and I am very happy to find this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770960/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

I had the bso a year ago. It’s was a fast surgery and the recovery was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214199/

Discussion: What's local recurrence post mastectomy? Understanding terminology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 10:46pm

It is such a personal choice as to have reconstruction or not. I had a single...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297717/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5 5:39pm

Hi @kedisaacs , I had DIEP- flap surgery about four years ago, when I was 39....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286231/

Discussion: Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 4:02pm

I had ER/PR positive BC in my right breast. At the time I asked if both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103642/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

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