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Surgery - Before, During, and After

Archives for August 2022

Postcards from the Ledge
Hi all I’ve heard from a lot of women that there were times they had to be talked off the ledge during their cancer “journey “. I have found it to be more like a mud run - messy, exhausting and glad t…
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Started by fivetimes
Aug 30, 2022
Surgery - Before, During, and After
Post mastectomy pain, numb below scar, one month later
I had my mastectomy 4 weeks ago (left side) along with axillary dissection. It is still very painful, especially the underarm area and I assume is mostly due to the dissection, especially as this is t…
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7 comments
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Started by happyhiker1
Most recent by rah2464
Sep 2, 2022
Surgery - Before, During, and After
Surgery Delayed/Possible SAVI instead of Wires
Went in yesterday afternoon for my Pre-Op with my surgeon to 'finalize' everything for my surgery scheduled for Monday, 29 August. I was prepared, had my list of questions, my mind set, etc. I have my…
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Started by ktsmitty
Aug 25, 2022
Surgery - Before, During, and After
Expander pain 3wks post-surgery
Hi all, wondering if there are others who have been through this-- I had a mastectomy (left side) and expander placed under the pec three weeks ago. The ps said there were two tears to the pec during …
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Started by js44
Most recent by js44
Aug 25, 2022
Surgery - Before, During, and After
Issues with a top-ranked NCI hospital, Huge Anxiety/Frustration
I had my first surgery consult and MO consult this week, and after waiting 2 weeks when the new patient coordinator at the top-ranked NCI I transferred care to, set those up, I find out my imaging is …
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21 comments
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Started by mumuriri
Most recent by harley07
Nov 2, 2022
Surgery - Before, During, and After
New cancer in other breast: Lumpectomy or mastectomy?
Hi, I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (3 cms) in 2009. Treated with lumpechtomy + radiation + chemo. No recurrence. I have been having annual checkups with the occasional need to have…
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4 comments
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Started by unklez
Most recent by gh11
Aug 13, 2022
Surgery - Before, During, and After
Weekly "In Treatment" Zoom meetup!
Hi Everyone, We have created a weekly virtual support group for all who are planning or going through active treatment. If you've just been diagnosed, planning surgery, chemo or radiation, all are wel…
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Started by moderators
Aug 10, 2022
Surgery - Before, During, and After
5 year post sugery,,8/2017 anyone?
Hi, Just saying hello to fellow August 2017 post surgery friends. There were a number of us, and I hope this finds all of you well. I'm still on Tamoxifen and not yet to menopausal status. Have had to…
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Started by beach2beach
Aug 9, 2022
Surgery - Before, During, and After
Post-Surgery Follow-Ups
I had a lumpectomy in August 2021, followed by chemo, and declined radiation. What I'm wondering is if my follow-up care is typical of others. I have never seen my surgeon in person since the morning …
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3 comments
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Started by shellshocked
Most recent by quietgirl
Aug 7, 2022
Surgery - Before, During, and After

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