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Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal
I had DCIS in 2007 and IDC/DCIS in 2018. Both times with lumpectomies/sentinel node removal, radiation, and AI meds. Both times both times sentinel nodes...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 29, 2020
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Any information on the DaVinci technology for mastectomy?
I am looking into getting a mastectomy and reconstruction using the assisted robotic da Vinci technology. Does anyone know someone who has had this procedure?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 15 4:48pm
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Declining Chemotherapy
Hello. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast. I chose to have a double mastectomy with reconstruction. The oncologist has recommended...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 5 3:02pm
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Mast Activation Syndrome and Osteoporosis
After breast cancer, double mastectomies, and reconstruction, I developed worsening osteoporosis (lost 18% in my spine in two years), high cholesterol, and worsening severe Mast...
Last active: Mar 28 7:15am
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Anyone taking Lupron (leuprolide) for breast cancer?
My 42 year old daughter was diagnosed with stage 1 Grade 2 Invasive ductal carcinoma and extensive DCIS. She had mastectomy with reconstruction in April....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 12 9:23pm
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Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure
I had a bilateral mastectomy and had implants removed due to an infection. I am now at a point that I can consider reconstruction. At...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 11 6:07am
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What Keytruda side effects did you have (after chemo)?
I finish six months of chemotherapy, followed by a double mastectomy reconstruction. Thank God, I am cancer free! I will be on Keytruda for one...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 25 11:58am
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Where to go for DIEP reconstructive breast surgery?
Rochester Mayo is booked out for 2 years! So why even advertise that you preform it! 2 years is ridiculous! And why aren’t doctors learning...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 23 7:56am
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What precautions should I take after Skin sparing Mastectomy?
I had skin sparing Mastectomy on 4th Jan and reconstruction with muscle flap.I want to know what kind of precautions I have to take now...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 20, 2023
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Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure
Hello, I have had a mastectomy on the left with a tissue expander placed for future reconstruction. Since my diagnosis I have been going back...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 23 6:16pm