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Hi. I had a bilateral mastectomy last year and decided to go flat at that time....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257360/
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To do or not to do: Bilateral mastectomy and implants
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Apr 1, 2019
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That is great and so much like me. Very reassuring. I am going with mastectomy of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070629/
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Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?
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Breast Cancer
Posted: May 19, 2024
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@mandy75, here's more information about breast implant illness: — What Is Breast Implant Illness? https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness @debraabascal...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836114/
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Breast Implants Illness
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Apr 2, 2023
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@jdh65, As you probably already know, fat grafting (or autologous fat transfer) is a new breast...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796331/
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Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Jan 13, 2023
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I am 73 and had a double mastectomy a year ago without reconstruction. Like you, I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779113/
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Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Nov 30, 2022
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I was first diagnosed in 2003 with DCIS and had a double mastectomy ( my choice)...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106415/
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Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Jul 16, 2024
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@orchardgirl, I had a left mastectomy in late 2020 at age 65, and I healed quite...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779377/
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Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Nov 30, 2022
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@bpknitter53 Like you, I have a lumpy chest, extra skin on sides (the worst) and concave...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130718/
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Declining Chemotherapy
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Aug 25, 2024
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@japi Welcome to Mayo Connect, I would definitely get it checked out. What type of breast...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156194/
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Orange peel skin...22 years post diagnosis 8 years post last surgery
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Oct 13, 2024
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I had bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction to avoid the physiological effects. I knew for me...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908399/
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Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Aug 6, 2023
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