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@cindylb I didn't have full mastectomies, just greatly reduced and reshaped so they're about a size...

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Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

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I opted for double without much thoughts. Wanted the peace of mind. Just turned 46, I...

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Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

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I am 74! (can't believe it) and have a seroma from too much radiation and IORT,...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2021

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Had bilateral lumpectomy with reduction and lift on both sides 9 days ago. Had drains. Slept...

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Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

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@pinkbean sorry you are going through this. Let us know the particulars of the lesions they...

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Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

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@copingatroun2 I had two mastectomies, partly to avoid radiation and its side effects. I went "flat"...

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Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2024

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I'm TNBC but I'm also BRCA2+ so my treatment is somewhat different. I completed all my...

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Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

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Hi, I have lobular large tumor left breast, 95% estrogen/progesterone I am doing double mastectomy I...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 11:07am

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I did a double mastectomy. I had a paravertebral block to avoid pain meds and it...

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Discussion: Double mastectomy help prevent reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

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No drains and I am completely flat. My range of motion, strength, and comfort are much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853266/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

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