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So you did not get reconstruction? Yes I’m waiting for results and getting second opinions and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208276/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2020

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Yes. And also, being a breast surgeon isn’t enough. They really need to specialize in reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162783/

Discussion: Reconstruction: Looking for recommendations for a surgeon at Mayo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

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Thank you for commenting. I've decided to go with no reconstruction. And largely due to what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068977/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2024

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Since I didn’t have reconstruction, I wonder how they can do the MRI. Normally one would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835878/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

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I think @huey @gina1963 @conniep79 @cindy1ann @buttrd @cvsnow may have experiences to share with you about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699320/

Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2022

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@trixie1313 - Thanks! By chance, do you have a "brand name" for the Calendula cream? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292642/

Discussion: Breast Radiation--Positions, Advantages/Disadvantages - Care To Share?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2020

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Hi @joriegrace. You asked for thoughts on bilateral mastectomy. From my own experience, my breast surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239750/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 9:27am

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I'm interested in everyone's feedback on this as well. I had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093134/

Discussion: Venlafaxine for hormone flashes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

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Good Morning 🌞 Thank you for all the feedback. After getting results back from several tests...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885944/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2023

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I had bilateral mastectomies and originally thought I would not have reconstruction (because of my irradiated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324524/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2020