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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

I experienced the same timeline. My doctor assured me I would get through this. It took...

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Discussion: Extreme exhaustion 7 weeks after double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2023

I had ILC and had a bilateral mastectomy. I had no radiation or chemo. This was...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

Thank you so much. I appreciate your story. I love the sentence. You can't control cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369944/

Discussion: What age is too old for breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

I had a 7mm tumor but I did reconstruction on both. It was an option that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530397/

Discussion: Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 6:54am

I was diagnosed with TNBC Dec 2019. Only one breast was involved, with benign lump in...

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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...

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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....

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

@mir123 Thank you for your response to the question. I never thought of what the side...

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Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

Hi @mntwin I'm responding because I was tagged, but I did not have reconstruction after my...

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Discussion: Small lump under skin of reconstructed breasts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

@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

4 months post op and still have hard breasts. Doing well. Wish they would soften but...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2021

I am also going to have the reconstruction using my abdominal fatty tissue. Do you have...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2016

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

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Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2025

I am on my second time only on the other breast. I regret not doing the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321597/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2025

I am waiting for reconstruction. I’m75 and was married when I made my decision. I don’t...

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Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Hi @sandyjr, Your best option is to contact your insurance company to determine if they cover...

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Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately my overall prognosis is very good. The cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208282/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

@sart Hello, to start I was 66 when diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. I carry the...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy Scars Healing Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 7:29pm

I had a bilateral mastectomy eight days ago. My wonderful surgeon told me to feel that...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2023

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