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So the radiation was on my right side. I had 20 treatments including boost treatments. I...

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Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

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@denisesjourney123, you may also be interested in other discussions about ILC. Using the group search, I...

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Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2024

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I had unilateral surgery 2 years ago. Opted for no reconstruction. I have a breast prosthesis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004297/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

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I had a double mastectomy in January. No reconstruction so recovery was very straightforward. They gave...

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Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

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Hi @briarrose. Sorry you are dealing with so much. You are not wrong - it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276937/

Discussion: Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2025

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Hello, I had dense breasts and my mammograms came back with areas they wanted to "watch"...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956018/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

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I did a double mastectomy. I had a paravertebral block to avoid pain meds and it...

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Discussion: Double mastectomy help prevent reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

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Hi @keiracancer -- your post would be something I've written myself. I was also 54, divorced...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

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If you are on regular Medicare, that will pay for bilateral mastectomy (80%) I think. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324695/

Discussion: BRCA2 and MSH6: Family finds it hard to discuss cancer & feelings

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

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Hello, I have had a mastectomy on the left with a tissue expander placed for future...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993684/

Discussion: Reconstruction implants or DIEP flap: How did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

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