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Feelings on going “flat”.
I recently had a mammogram that turned into a biopsy and I just got the results that my right breast has invasive lobular cancer in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 6 2:31pm
Flat & Proud Great Bilateral Mastectomy Video
I learned a lot and was inspired. I hope you are too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obav_UzivxA
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 5 3:25pm
Unilateral aesthetic flat or reconstruct one side w/ autologous tissue
I am struggling with this choice - has anyone had a single side reconstructed w/ autologous flesh - is it a symmetrical outcome - or...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 26, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 23 3:31pm
Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?
Decided to explant my one silicone implant. Concern about possible future issues with a foreign object. Considering options of fat grafting or Goldilocks closure vs....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 4, 2023
Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?
I will be having a single mastectomy in October. I plan on going flat. What will the recovery be like and how long does it...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 18 12:56pm
Breast reconstrution: Anyone also have a breast reduction?
So I see the plastic surgeon next week to hear what he has to say about surgery. I currently am almost a C cup and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 20, 2023
Tightness and swelling under arm after double mastectomy
Hi I had double mastectomy and went flat 4 weeks ago. Everything is fine except that I still fell tightness under arms, which areas are...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 13, 2024
Transitioning from sleeping in recliner to bed
Hi. I am 3 weeks post surgery for bilateral mastectomy and I have expanders. I will have expanders for almost 3 more months. I’m trying...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 14, 2024
Bi-rad 4: Surgical excision recommended for me
I did a 3D mammogram (BILATERAL DIGITAL DIAGNOSTIC MAMMOGRAPHY TOMO WITH CAD) with BI-RADS Category 4: Suspicious Abnormality (very dense breast with Radiologist recommended sugical...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 8, 2023
Bulge under arm after skin sparing mastectomy
I had skin sparing mastectomy with LD (latissimus dorsi flap)flap surgery.Muscle was flipped from back and brought forward for reconstruction of breast. Due to that...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 7, 2024
Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?
I had a left breast mastectomy and will be having the right done after chemo and radiation. So I have time to decide. My surgeon...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 19, 2024
Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast
Hi. I just turned 50. I was recently diagnosed with a 6.1 cm non mass like enhancement which is confirmed invasive ductal and lobular cancer....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 28 9:05am
Did you have Home Health Nurse for recovery post surgery?
Hello beautiful souls, I had the surgery on Monday unilateral mastectomy on my left breast. They removed 4 sentinel nodes and waiting for the results....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 20, 2022
Surgery for Calcifications/Cancer from Calcifications
I have dense breast and I'm flat chested. Mammogram and Ultrasound again found a cluster of calcifications. They've been there for years but now the...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 6 2:44pm
Ready to learn the language of breast cancer (BC)
Some yrs ago I tested positive for Braca1,on my routine mammogram I was told I had a high level of density I have 2sisters that...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 27, 2024
Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction
I need support facing a bilateral mastectomy next month. I have heart disease most of my adult life & was completely shocked with this diagnosis....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 8 11:46pm
Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM): My recovery journey
I underwent a preventative mastectomy at the Mayo clinic in Rochester. I participated in the DaVinci clinical trial. I didn't find a lot of information...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 23, 2024