Mastectomy: 637 Real Stories

637 stories match mastectomy. 616 of them mention surgery.

Cancer Stories

Claudia, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Claudia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Claudia Kressmann, Female, 50s

Claudia completed mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation, later had autologous fat-tissue reconstruction, and became active in breast cancer support work after regaining confidence in her body.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Waltraud, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Waltraud's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Waltraud Amann, Female, 60s

Waltraud lived more than 18 years after her first breast cancer, experienced a right-axillary recurrence, returned to work through a gradual model, and managed long-term lymphoedema and menopausal symptoms during survivorship.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Helga, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Helga's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Helga Dietrich, Female, 60s

By the time Helga was 60, she had completed treatment for recurrent breast cancer, later underwent DIEP flap reconstruction 10 years after mastectomy, and remained active in self-help and family life.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Marie-Ève, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Marie-Ève's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Marie-Ève, Female

Marie-Ève described being cured and in excellent health 16 years after breast cancer treatment that included chemotherapy, mastectomy, radiation, reconstruction, and hormone therapy.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Baerbel, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Baerbel's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Baerbel Grafenbach, Female, 60s | Stage I

Baerbel completed surgery for early-stage breast cancer, remained satisfied with implant reconstruction, returned to sport, and used early retirement as a chance to reshape life after treatment.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Corinne, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Corinne's Patient Story

Patient Info: Corinne, Female, 50s | Stage III

Biomarkers: Hormone-sensitive breast cancer

Corinne described multiple breast cancer experiences over several years, treatment including mastectomy/reconstruction, radiation, and long-term hormone therapy, and feeling well while continuing ongoing risk-reduction care.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Gerda, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Gerda's Patient Story

Patient Info: Gerda Martin, Female, 70+

Gerda had completed right mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and rehabilitation, declined reconstruction, and continued tamoxifen, bisphosphonates, lymph drainage, and follow-up care while adapting to body changes.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Béatrice, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Béatrice's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Béatrice, Female | Stage I

Béatrice had very early breast cancer detected at 2 mm, treated with mastectomy and immediate reconstruction, with no chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone therapy needed and return to work after 9 weeks.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Alina, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

BRCA1 Breast Cancer: Alina's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Alina Schiller, Female, Under 40

Biomarkers: BRCA1 mutation

By August 2023, Alina was cancer-free after fertility preservation, chemotherapy, bilateral mastectomy with lymph node removal, radiation therapy, rehabilitation, and psycho-oncology support for early-stage BRCA1-associated breast cancer.

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OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Kirsten, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Kirsten's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kirsten Seifert, Female, 50s

Kirsten had a strong tumor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy, completed mastectomy with lymph node removal, was recovering in rehabilitation, and was rebuilding daily life through sport, prosthesis use, and peer support.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Ute, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Ute's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Ute Schuhmacher, Female, 60s

Ute had lived through initial breast cancer, a later recurrence, 13 operations, radiation complications, reconstruction problems, implant removal, and ongoing surveillance while relying on family, exercise, self-help, and resilience.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Sonja, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Sonja's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sonja Zeiss-Wengler, Female, 50s

Sonja had left mastectomy followed by chemotherapy and hormone therapy, chose not to have reconstruction, and used self-help work and open family communication to move forward after treatment.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Elke, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Elke's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Elke Ferch, Female, 60s

Elke lived through right mastectomy, lymph node removal, radiation/chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and later recurrences, and later described breast cancer in the past tense while focusing on gratitude, self-worth, and a fuller life.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Nurguel, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Nurguel's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nurguel Dogan, Female, 40s

Nurguel completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy, tumor surgery with mastectomy and immediate silicone implant, and continued hormone therapy, while relying strongly on her husband, siblings, faith, and positive self-presentation.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
Rosemarie, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Rosemarie's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rosemarie Berthel, Female, 70+

Rosemarie completed breast surgery, mastectomy, study-based chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy, continued lymph drainage and follow-up, and described herself as satisfied with the course of illness while staying active with family and exercise.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Kim, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Kim's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kim A., Female, 40s | Stage III

Kim A. completed mastectomy, lymphadenectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy for Stage III breast cancer with lymph node involvement and later reported remission with no ongoing treatment.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I breast cancer, mastectomy, hormone therapy, and survivorship anxiety story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage I

She had Stage I breast cancer found on her first mammogram in her 40s, underwent total mastectomy, continued hormone therapy, and was approaching a 5-year checkup while coping with anxiety and new discomfort in the opposite breast.

AZ Oncology Japan
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Alba, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Alba's Patient Story

Patient Info: Alba, Female, 50s | Stage II

Alba was undergoing Stage II breast cancer care, had chosen modern medicine after seeking a second opinion and trying alternative approaches, and was on hormone therapy while focusing on recovery.

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OutcomeCare Ongoing
CL, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: CL's Survivor Story

Patient Info: CL, Female, 50s | Stage II

CL completed chemotherapy and mastectomy for Stage II breast cancer, was no longer taking medication, and continued half-year follow-up with her doctor.

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OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Emilcen, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Emilcen's Patient Story

Patient Info: Emilcen, Female, 50s | Stage III

Emilcen was still receiving treatment for Stage III breast cancer more than 3 years after diagnosis, after mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Tanya, who was diagnosed with Stage II Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage II HR-Positive Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Tanya's Patient Story

Patient Info: Tanya, Female, 40s | Stage II

Biomarkers: Genetic testing negative; Oncotype DX score 27; MammaPrint low risk; ER-positive

Tanya had Stage II ER-positive breast cancer with a large lobular tumor found on MRI, underwent bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, completed 4 rounds of chemotherapy, and started tamoxifen.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Lisa, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage IV Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Lisa's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lisa, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Bone

Lisa’s 2017 lobular breast cancer was found to be Stage II after bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction; despite tamoxifen, back pain 3 years later led to PET-confirmed metastatic ILC in the bones.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeSetback / Progression