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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

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

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

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

@ppeg most of us w/ ER+ cancers who have double mastectomies also do hormonal meds. Are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224342/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 5:37am

How did you know you had lymphedema in your belly? Had my bilateral in October and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282714/

Discussion: Recently developed lymphedema: Any recommendations on what to do?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Apr 15 4:55pm

I want to try it but am on Orsertu right now for ERS1 DNA variant with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940570/

Discussion: DS-8201 for metastatic breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

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

I absolutely hate getting an MRI.. my anxiety goes through the roof just thinking about it.....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088461/

Discussion: Do you have a coping mechanism to get through an MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

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

It's okay, rant away! My husband does all the housework, grocery shopping, and cooking. I feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892090/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

@kruzin I was hoping you could share which route you went with. I just went with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760527/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

Hello courageous,brave,woman Keep driving the bus! I had a double mastectomy last October and I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121309/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2024

I have a long and complicated history, cut to the chase is that after my second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297489/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5 1:46pm

Hi kato902, thanks for your response! In the same breast I have ALH, focal flat epithelial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123323/

Discussion: Anyone with Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

I had a mastectomy in March on my right side and had 13 lymph nodes removed....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880459/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2023

I have heard people with thicker hair have done well with the cold caps. My hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866371/

Discussion: Anyone used anything that helps with chemo hair loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

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