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Reconstruction DURING Lumpectomy
Does anyone have experience with reconstruction with lumpectomy, with the reconstruction being part of the lumpectomy, and do you know if they will do reconstruction...
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Breast Reconstruction & Medicare
I am 64 years old, turning 65 and going on Medicare in November. I am in the midst of reconstruction after a double mastectomy. I’m...
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Chose not to get breast reconstruction
Hi to all the women out there! I was diagnosed with breast cancer, stage 1, 11 months ago. I am 59 years old. I had...
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Unilateral autologous reconstruction experience?
I am reconsidering an autologous unilateral reconstruction - wondering abut the experience -abdominal pain? - extra recovery? - happiness w/ outcome overall..? things to consider?
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Afraid of upcoming Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction
I need support facing a bilateral mastectomy next month. I have heart disease most of my adult life & was completely shocked with this diagnosis....
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Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?
Being treated for breast cancer, having a mastectomy and was wondering what people did for reconstruction?
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Researchers designing Custom Molds for Breast Reconstruction
Researchers are designing custom molds for breast reconstruction, supported by NIH funding, to better shape tissue and improve Psychosocial Outcomes. This is being done at...
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Single mastectomy with reconstruction and symmetry surgery
Hi. I am scheduled for a single mastectomy with reconstruction and symmetry surgery on my right side but I’m not sure when I’m having the...
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Reconstruction: Looking for recommendations for a surgeon at Mayo
I am five years post bilateral mastectomy. I have had nine reconstruction surgeries. I am looking for everyone’s best recommendations for a surgeon who specializes...
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Lumpectomy vs Unilateral mastectomy no reconstruction
I am 46 and three weeks into my stage 1, IDC, HR+, HERS- diagnosis. I have two small tumors in one breast. My genetic testing...
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Welcome @stephthompson, Fellow members @amy11559 @lexalaska @danielad have posted about immediate reconstruction. A number of factors...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697864/
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Should the risks involved in implants be part of the equation in deciding on reconstruction or...
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hi, most women that I have spoken to that had bilateral reconstruction, myself as well experience...
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Here’s a link explaining it more thoroughly. Mine isn’t that large, so nothing needs to be...
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