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Hi Colleen, I do not qualify for DIEP and due to left side radiation side effects,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820762/

Discussion: Has anyone on here had PAP flap reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

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Hi sandyjr. I'm 69, booked in for DIEP (left and right) early this May 2021. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215248/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2021

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I have the same scar and I had the doctors at the Breast Center in New...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208298/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2020

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I have had DIEP flap surgery. I had a good experience with surgery and immediate recovery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177711/

Discussion: DIEP Flap pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

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I cannot address your concern about anastrozole. I can say having a DIEP flap can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319362/

Discussion: Aromatose inhibitors/ mastectomy w/ diep flap reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

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I had diep reconstruction in July. Since then I have noticed a few stray hairs around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321996/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

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So far I found this...breast reconstruction deformity (N65.0), Hx of bilateral mastectomy (Z90.13), and personal history...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762668/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

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I can’t answer your question, but just met with Plastic surgeon yesterday and am planning SMX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002633/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

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@trixie1313 and @nataliehope may have some experience to share about this. Here's some information about Necrosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312763/

Discussion: Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2020

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Just a little background. First cancer right breast 2007. Second cancer left breast 2018. Lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336518/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2021

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