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Breast cancer reconstruction for women with fibromyalgia
I’m looking for women who have fibromyalgia Who then had to have a mastectomy and reconstruction of the breast Who are willing to share their...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 11, 2020
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Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day
My daughter is 43 years old and has the BRCA2 gene. She was just diagnosed with Stage III Invasive Ductal Carcinoma(Breast Cancer). She is a...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 26, 2023
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Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline
I'm going to be having a bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction and I'd love to hear from others who have gone through this about your recovery...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 27, 2023
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What age is too old for breast reconstruction?
I'm 78. Had lumpectomy. And now considering breast reconstruction. Any advice?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 14, 2025
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Discomfort after bilateral mastectomy & immediate reconstruction
3 months after reconstruction and I am still too uncomfortable to sleep on my side and my range of motion is still impeded. Surprised at...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 28, 2024
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Breast MRI before prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction
I have had bilateral breast cancer with lymph node removal (2007 and 2018) and have learned that I have the CHEK2 mutation so am getting...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 27, 2020
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Deciding btw lumpectomy or prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction
Hi, A few weeks after my 42 birthday, I was diagnosed with stage 1 grade 1 invasive lobular carcinoma and found out I am a...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 12, 2022
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Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?
Hi, I had a double mastectomy in March due to DCIS on both sides. It was detected early but was extensive, including lymph nodes in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 19, 2024
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Reconstruction phase 2 - swapping of implants & lipofiling
New year and the next phase of my reconstruction surgery will be happening soon which includes lipo filing (taking fat from tummy) and adding it...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 8, 2024
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Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?
Has anyone had sensation-sparing mastectomy with breast reconstruction with Dr Harless or Dr Vijaayasekaran (VJ)? This procedure was pioneered by Dr Peled in San Fransisco...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 17, 2023