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My body wouldn’t tolerate the breast tissue expanders following my bilateral mastectomy - had to have...

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Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 3:51pm

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The "why not" is that nipples can get their own cancer, it's rare but does happen....

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

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Hi I have it on my left upper breast area after fat grafting and implant exchange...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081932/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

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Oh, thank you so much for writing. I can relate so much. I don't really want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823103/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

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I stayed flat, and it’s been 4 years with no regrets. I told my surgeon I...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

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Check with your insurance company. If you have Medicare, they pay for reconstruction I think if...

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Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

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I would call Medicare. Mine switched to Medicare Advantage after reconstruction was complete. I had an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700668/

Discussion: Breast Reconstruction & Medicare

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2022

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Twenty three years ago had breast cancer, had lumpectomy x 2 (not clean margins), radiation, 10...

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Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 10:44am

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I had a double mastectomy 9 months ago. Within 3 months I developed bilateral trigger fingers....

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Discussion: Can I have hand surgery on same side as radical mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

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You may already have made your decision. Age may be a factor, as in my case....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105610/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

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