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I say hold off on reconstruction at this time. Operations are very hard on the body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936530/

Discussion: Radiation causing lung damage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

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Hi, totally understand where you are coming from. I was diagnosed with DCIS right breast in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126218/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

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First of all, I am sorry to hear that you did not receive the best information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835434/

Discussion: Distant recurrence risk

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

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@cindylb I was reading through this post to see if anyone mentioned itching. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170168/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

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I had bilateral BC and bilateral reconstruction with silicone “gummy” implants in 2017. I had asked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836595/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

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Hi all. I had a bilateral mastectomy in December 2016. I did not have any type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026070/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

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I had left side mastectomy 1 yr ago after local recurrence, no reconstruction. Unlike what others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908910/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

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Hello, I was diagnosed with DCIS in November 2022. I had two areas in the right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815659/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

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I am a 54 yr old female considering a Total Mastectomy without any breast reconstruction. Divorced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/48054/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2020

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I guess insurance can vary, but once I hit osteoporosis, insurance covered DEXA every year. Wait...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810959/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023