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@catann, you may also want to read the experiences of @jenni17 @vivlaj @meliss @tana @sandyjr @dianamiracle...
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I had a double mastectomy one year ago and DEIP flap reconstruction this summer. No regrets...
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I developed blood clots in my lungs from my reconstruction surgery so absolutely no tamoxifen for...
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Anyone been diagnosed with IDC Stage 1 Grade 3?
I had DCIS in 2015, had a double mastectomy no reconstruction and no other treatment; in November 2025 was diagnose with IDC, stage 1 grade...
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Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
Good morning. I am 34, in the IDC club and up to my eyeballs with conflicting information. My surgeon extremely favors double mastectomy where other...
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Breast cancer survivor, now I have MAC and bronchiectasis
Myy name is pink warrior, as I am a 5 year breast cancer survivor. They have been scanning my lungs for two years because of...
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Lupron Injection plus Exemestane
Had stage 1 breast cancer/premenopausal prior to diagnosis. Fast forward, had done bilateral double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. No chemo or radiation recommended. My oncologist...
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How to deal with 16 year old leaking silicon implants?
I’m looking for others’ experience with aging silicon breast implants. I’m 69 and had a unilateral mastectomy with silicon implant 16 years ago after stage...
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Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after breast cancer treatments
Hi from OregonI was diagnosed two weeks before my 33rd birthday in March of 2016.I had left breast mastectomy with axillary lymphnode dissection without reconstruction...
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Capsular contracture following implant surgery
Four months after having my reconstruction surgery with gummy bear implants my right breast was higher than my left. Assuming it just hasn’t fallen I...
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Medicare Coverage for Exams following Mastectomy
Hello, I'm new to this group. 21 years ago this month (January 2026) I was diagnosed with DCIS in both breasts. I had a bilateral...
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Post mastectomy pathology: Waiting is tortuous
Good morning all, This past Wednesday I had a mastectomy with reconstruction and two lymph nodes removed and so far recovery is not as bad...
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Unilateral aesthetic flat or reconstruct one side w/ autologous tissue
I am struggling with this choice - has anyone had a single side reconstructed w/ autologous flesh - is it a symmetrical outcome - or...
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