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Same here! Flat chested and wasn’t interested in the reconstruction. I am turning 47 this April....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823123/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

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@sandyjr Sandy - you're right about mastectomy. Although I wasn't full mastectom, mine was "partial" which...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

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Wow so proud of you to have done that 28 years ago I wish I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107260/

Discussion: Chose not to get breast reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2016

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I choose not to take them. I'm 66 and want the most out of life. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270093/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 11:35am

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Hi kato902, thanks for your response! In the same breast I have ALH, focal flat epithelial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123323/

Discussion: Anyone with Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

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I had a mastectomy in March on my right side and had 13 lymph nodes removed....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880459/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2023

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I have heard people with thicker hair have done well with the cold caps. My hair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866371/

Discussion: Anyone used anything that helps with chemo hair loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

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@lauraho, do you want radiation or mastectomy. I think it comes down to that. Some folks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775109/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

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Thank you very much @janisbrede. For us "flat" meant no expnders or nything else. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835722/

Discussion: Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

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I was told abdominal tissue use prolongs the recovery so I opted for the expanders. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650349/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2021

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