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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 15, 2022
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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 22, 2022
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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 1, 2023
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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?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 31, 2024
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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....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 15, 2025
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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?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 28, 2025
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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 31 11:02am
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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 30, 2025
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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 21, 2025
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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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 4, 2023