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I was 68 when I had a double mastectomy in October 2020. My surgeon was great....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779345/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

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It is a personal decision and it is your decision. My surgeon helped me with my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766590/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

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I had 16 proton therapy treatments after mastectomy and 6 lymph nodes removed (3 positive) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766129/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

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I too have been on anastrozole for 5 months after having undergone lumpectomy and WB radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736361/

Discussion: Anyone experience mood swings and nervousness with Anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

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Thanks for the thought-provoking replies. I may, stress may, reconsider my decision not to take hormone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687314/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

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@auntieoakley There is a lot out there on these swell spots/pads. Not just used for breasts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653601/

Discussion: Breast Pain/Swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2021

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I had my bilateral mastectomy on 12/12/24. Had 2 of my drains removed at week 3...

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Discussion: Do people always have drains after mastectomy? If so, for how long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 11:20am

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Now it happened to me! I told my surgeon at the pre-op that I wanted nerve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235633/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 2:06am

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Oh Lisa, our heads are spinning too! I told my daughter that we really need to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225098/

Discussion: How to cope with my 54-year-old daughter getting Stage 3 breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 2:51am

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Hi @holly33, You are going into surgery in excellent condition, I believe that helps. It will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232014/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 7:46am

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