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Diep flap scheduling
I had a mastectomy in January 23 (a recurrence after previous lumpectomy in 2014). Because I’ve had radiation previously I had an expander put in...
Extended abdomen after a DIEP
A little background. After a DIEP after breast cancer my abdomen has been extended so badly that it makes it hard to breathe and I...
Where to go for DIEP reconstructive breast surgery?
Rochester Mayo is booked out for 2 years! So why even advertise that you preform it! 2 years is ridiculous! And why aren’t doctors learning...
DIEP Breast Reconstruction: What was your recovery like?
Hello everyone,For multiple reasons I have decided to have the DIEP procedure done on the left breast. I have researched and consulted with my provider...
Has anyone had regrets about DIEP flap reconstruction?
I am considering DIEP flap reconstruction and have misgivings about the number of surgeries involved and the unintended side effects, such as too-tight abdominal closure...
Diagnosed with ILC: Any reconstruction input, implants vs DIEP?
My initial, pre-surgery stage is 1a, right breast only. Reading about ILC scares me about recurrence (not to mention initial possibility of more than scans...
Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure
I had a bilateral mastectomy and had implants removed due to an infection. I am now at a point that I can consider reconstruction. At...
Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?
Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap? I am having a hard time deciding whether to go flat or have...
Double Mastectomy-Considering DIEP flap~Timing and Recovery Questions
I was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) ER+, Nuclear grade 3 in my left breast. My local physician was so nonchalant about the...
Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?
I have just completed bilateral skin sparing mastectomy with diep reconstruction after having DCIS (2007) in one breast, IDC (2018) in the other breast and...
Reconstruction implants or DIEP flap: How did you choose?
I had mastectomy on 9/27/2022 with nipple sparring and expanders. I’m currently going thru radiation and will do reconstruction after skin is healed. I don’t...
Bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy with implants — experiences?
For anyone who’s had this surgery, would you be willing to share your experience? I know implants are not going to look as natural as...
How to vet breast surgeons?
What is the appropriate process? Can you ask for prior patients as references? How do you know if a doctor has a successful track record...
Anyone else get breast cancer after bilateral mastectomy?
What are the chances of getting breast cancer again after bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction? First BC…DCIS right breast with radiation and tamoxifen. Second BC...
What is considered expected follow-up?
I am s/p ILC diagnosis, s/p SMX with immediate DIEP reconstruction 3/28/24. Early stage and no lymph involvement. Strongly ER+/PR+/HER2-. I met with med onc....
Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!
A friend of mine has had breast cancer twice...DCIS and IDC....both breasts....as I have. She told me that she had suggested mastectomy to her surgeon...
Eek! My hair is falling out!
I did not know where to go with this discussion, but figured that the BC issue is behind this so I am starting here. I...
overweight and breast cancer
I was diagnosed two months ago. We, the Dr and I, agreed that bilateral mastectomy is the best option. Where I live, implants are the...
Signatera test at 2 years remission, worth doing?
A little history: Aug 2022- Diagnosis of bilateral IDC breast cancer, HR+, HER2-, ki67 @ 19%, Grade 2 on left, Grade 1 on right. Aug...
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