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Archives for September 2022

October Surgeries/ No Need for Awareness, It's Reality!
Nothing says "fall" like October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, unless, like me, you are having surgery for breast cancer! Those like myself, know all too well about breast cancer! I am definitely not looking forward to endless public service announcements and commercials about breast cancer! This is my third time with…
Pathology Question
Hi! I had a double mastectomy last week following a breast cancer recurrence. A biopsy confirmed I had ER- PR- DCIS in two different areas of my breast. I have just received the pathology results from my double mastectomy, and it is saying that I do not have DCIS or any other type of cancer in either breast. I would be…
Cording
It’s been almost 3 weeks since my lumpectomy and SNB. I started having pain in my arm a few days ago and then noticed the cording. Does this ever go away on its own? I’m doing exercises at home but can’t get into physical therapy for another 3 weeks. In the grand scheme of things, I’m sure this is nothing compared to what…
Seroma
I developed a seroma after my lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy last week. It’s not the worst surgery side effect, but it’s irritating and I don’t want it to be there. How long does it usually take for these to go away
Anyone have an enlarged lymph node post mastectomy
Anyone here ever have a false negative sentinel node biopsy or find an enlarged lymph node on chest wall within 2 months of mastectomy? I had follow up.with surgeon today and showed him the lump that feels like its a lymph node. He is doing a biopsy on Thursday. I'm praying it's nothing! I haven't even seen oncology yet…
September surgery scheduled and need to chat?
hi all! I’m scheduled for DXM on Thursday and would love to talk about what’s happening! Is anyone scheduled for surgery in September? Thanks Mary
Fat Transfer from Inner Thighs
I searched through the forum and found discussions on the topic of Fat Transfers. But have a couple more questions. I had a double mastectomy in mid-April and I am scheduled for a fat transfer from my inner thighs next Friday. I weigh 120 and it's about the only place they can grab any fat from -- this is purely cosmetic.…

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