had skin sparing DMX 5yrs ago. Due to atypical vascular proliferation, had simple mastectomy done on the bad side a week ago. Got over the psychological damage OK. But the pain from the simple surgery is unreal. No drain, just medical glued the scar. The Surgeon told me it would be tight. Maybe the area is smaller it is…
Hi everyone. I am 42 yo. I have been newly diagnosed with High-grade DCIS on my left breast. The initial treatment options are lumpectomy and mastectomy. The lumpectomy treatment will follow by radiation, which I am not into. I understand mastectomy is a painful decision but I am in favor, as I don't have to worry about…
I am 7 weeks post surgery. Seeing the Lymphedema Clinic PTevery two weeks as I have light cording but otherwise the incisions healed and I have full mobility. I started letrozole (AI) 3 weeks ago. A bit sweaty but no other visible effects. Limited life though as I have very inconsistent energy - I was the energizer bunny…
Hi everyone, I had my lumpectomies April 12th, I’m doing and feeling great. I just got the pathology report yesterday and it looked good. They have updated it today with something I’m not familiar with, sort of scaring me again. I would appreciate any enlightening to this information. The radial sclerosing lesion in the…
I didn't see one for April created yet. So, I thought I'd get it going. Let me know if I missed something. My surgery for a BMX is scheduled for April 15. So many feelings. Who else getting surgery this month? This will be the first surgery of my life. What a doozy.
I had a mastectomy in early March on my left side. Immediate reconstruction with expander. Everything was good and healing well for four weeks, then I started having redness around the nipple on the left breast. It's not hot/warm to the touch. The whole area is numb, so I don't know how it feels from the inside. I don't…