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Yes, I had a diet flap surgery 4/30/24 and at my appt today that is what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080913/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

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Yes I’ve had breast CA twice. When I was age 32 which was 38 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354892/

Discussion: Next month, I mark 43 years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23 6:01pm

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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/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2019

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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/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

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Hi @agneslim -- hopefully your oncologist explained the reasoning behind recommending a mastectomy to help you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859488/

Discussion: Stage 4 cancer should go for mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

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I am having my reconstruction in August. I went to over all the options and decided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208281/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

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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/

Discussion: 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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Although I am elderly & chose not to have another operation (reconstructive surgery), a friend of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077869/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

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I decided against reconstruction because I don't feel like I can put my physical and emotional...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656093/

Discussion: Heart pounding since diagnosed with cancer: What can I do?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 20, 2021

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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/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2022

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