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I chose the DIEP flap procedure with my breast reconstruction. The word I would use to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679298/
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Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Feb 10, 2022
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My breast cancer was invasive ductal in the left breast. I chose double mastectomy with reconstruction...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208258/
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Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Jul 21, 2018
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I was diagnosed in 2004, estrogen positive, and her2 positive. Underwent multiple surgeries but was refused...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/648247/
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What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Oct 25, 2021
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I also have been recently diagnosed with DCIS, HR + E & P. I am 78....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224263/
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Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Jan 28 9:54pm
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I opted NOT to have reconstructions because of the same reasons many above cited. That was...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/247115/
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Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Feb 15, 2019
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Thank you for sharing. May I ask you a few questions? Like, what types of cancer...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126278/
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Wondering if I'm taking the right path...
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Aug 18, 2024
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I did not tolerate anastrozide well. I switched to exemestane. I feel I can manage life...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874089/
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Anastazole for breast cancer and memory loss?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Jun 7, 2023
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@janisbrede, you may be interested in the helpful tips offered in this related discussion: – Mastectomy...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868735/
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Any tips on preparation for surgery, expanders to implants?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: May 29, 2023
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Good question, RunningLakes! I'm tagging fellow Connect members who have had a mastectomy. Hopefully @hereigoagain @cindylb...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160634/
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What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Jul 20, 2017
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I had my surgery at JAX Mayo. My surgeon was Emmanuel Gabriel and is trained in...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205017/
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Do people always have drains after mastectomy? If so, for how long?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Jan 6 7:35am
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