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I had two tumors in my left breast. Did full mastectomy and aesthetic flat closure.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797405/

Discussion: Double lumpectomies in same breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

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I have seen pictures of the flat close you speak about on the intranet. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025747/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

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I wondering if one can choose flat initially and then reconstruct later? Did the surgeon say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781832/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

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I too chose to go flat (was 69 and married over 30 years when DMX performed)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061561/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2024

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My doctor, who was about 55, expressed "surprise" that I was "still so flat" for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071938/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2024

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@justforjoyce I did paravertebral block and went flat and the whole thing was pretty easy! Good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196918/

Discussion: What can I expect after Double Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

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I'm 70 and I had a bilateral mastectomy for triple negative BC Nov. 2022 and chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909190/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

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One more thought…I’m 67. Certainly comfortable with no breasts and occasional use of prosthesis, so I’d...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177435/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

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For the reconstruction, a good surgeon inserts breast expanders, not at another time but the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129033/

Discussion: Declining Chemotherapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

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Agreed - I think i will go flat ... where have you found good bras w/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004308/

Discussion: Unilateral aesthetic flat or reconstruct one side w/ autologous tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

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