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I had a single mastectomy with expander and reconstruction 4 months later. I was so sad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378754/

Discussion: Feelings about single mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25 8:31am

Good luck to you. You made the same choices I did in December when I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913908/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

I also had a double mastectomy and went flat. No regrets. I was 72. My recovery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772950/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

This is absolutely beautiful! I had so many issues with reconstruction I now wish I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804658/

Discussion: Flat & Proud Great Bilateral Mastectomy Video

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

@bcwarrior . Wondering if having double mastectomy cancels the hormonal treatment. And yes for plastic surgeon,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777463/

Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

I too had a double mastectomy 2 years ago. 3 lymph nodes removed and a flat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988794/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

I am wondering how much excess skin was left for those of you who are unhappy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017716/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

@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

@sparkyf, Hi Deb. It looks like your surgery was almost a year ago. I'm facing a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147298/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

I had the flap surgery for reconstruction in 2004. The 10-12 weeks of recovery was tough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738191/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 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

It’s great when you feel confident about finding the right decision for yourself. 22 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366748/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9 1:15am

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

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

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

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