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Go to the FDA website and familiarize yourself with the risks of implants. Also research the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959261/
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Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Nov 5, 2023
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Just to clarify did you have DIEP flap? Terminology is new to me, sorry if stupid...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800874/
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What precautions should I take after Skin sparing Mastectomy?
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Jan 24, 2023
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I had diep flap, my own fat made into breast. So glad that I don't have...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781089/
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Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Dec 5, 2022
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Thank you for sharing your experience. You have been managing multiple health issues, I can't imagine...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021370/
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Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Feb 23, 2024
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Mayo doesn't offer the textured implants anymore. I received Mentor silicone in May 2022 during my...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952048/
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Which Breast Implants?
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Oct 22, 2023
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Nipple sparing DMX or not? I’m going to be scheduling prophylactic DMX with Diep due to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833438/
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Anyone had a prophylactic mastectomy for ADH diagnosis?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Mar 28, 2023
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I have 2 tumors of invasive lobular carcinoma in my left breast. The largest was 6.7cm...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794528/
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Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer
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Breast Cancer
Posted: Jan 9, 2023
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I had a double mastectomy with expanders in February 2016 followed by chemo. Due to the...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208252/
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Discussion:
Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Jul 13, 2018
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I had diep May 18, wound was necrosis cause of former radiation. Have been going to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219980/
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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Aug 20, 2020
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Hi, @sandyjr - I wanted to let you know I moved your post here to an...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215245/
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Discussion:
Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Feb 3, 2020
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