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I think it probably depends on your age. I'm 81 so reconstruction means nothing to me....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247112/
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Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Feb 15, 2019
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Hi I will not have any drains. I have a wedge pillow from when I had...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980582/
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DCIS breast cancer?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Dec 14, 2023
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I opted with delayed reconstruction since I am doing radiation now. They put expanders as the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776785/
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Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Nov 23, 2022
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I originally had a lumpectomy and when cancer returned to the same breast I had decided...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298331/
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Feelings on going “flat”.
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Breast Cancer
Posted: May 6 2:31pm
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I had two mastectomies and "went flat," no prostheses. The only clothing challenge has been bathing...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728974/
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Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Jul 21, 2022
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Actually, I am undecided at this time. After further research, I am NOT opting to have...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110303/
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Where to go for DIEP reconstructive breast surgery?
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Jul 23, 2024
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I had heard about those knitted knockers. I praise the people who make them. I did...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251419/
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Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Mar 5 11:56pm
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So sorry you are having to go through this again. Hugs your way. I had chose...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016693/
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Discussion:
Feelings on going “flat”.
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Feb 16, 2024
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Hello, I had to ask for another surgeon at Mayo Clinic as the one assigned really...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770808/
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Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Nov 8, 2022
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Thanks! What was the surgery and recovery like to get everything removed? Did you need drains...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852156/
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Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Apr 30, 2023
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