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Surgery - Before, During, and After

Archives for August 2023

September 2023 Surgery Support
A place for those scheduled for lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, or other surgeries to gather and support one another through treatment and recovery.
Navigating breast surgery: Q & A from Instagram Live
Click HERE to hear the recording of our Instagram live Q &A featuring @drmarisaweiss and Dr. Zafar from the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery to hear helpful insights and get critical information about what to know about navigating breast surgery.
Can Some Older Women Skip Radiation After Lumpectomy for Low-Risk Breast Cancer?
Can Some Older Women Skip Radiation After Lumpectomy for Low-Risk Breast Cancer? Aug 23, 2023 A study suggests that certain women might be able to skip radiation after lumpectomy, but there are important things to consider when interpreting the results. Read more…
Worried about old incision
I had a lumpectomy 10 years ago and never had a problem with it. But 3 days ago, it started getting very itchy and now my breast is very red. Any suggestions or advice? I don’t even know which doctor to call……cancer doctor, radiologist, surgeon????
Magtrace?
Has anyone here had a magtrace done instead of sentinel lymph node biopsy? I'm scheduled for bilateral mx at the end of this month. They're doing the slnb on my left, since that side has invasive cancer, but on the right where they've found only DCIS the doctor has mentioned doing a magtrace instead. She says this will…
Update —- Lumpectomy with Breast Reduction - Larger Ladies - Questions!
Hi! I am just stepping into this world. I'm recently diagnosed and I don't have all my mass typing info back. What I do know is that I am meeting with a surgeon on the 22nd, unless something changes. I am a 36DDD. I feel like there is a ton of tissue and if I do the lumpectomy with reduction/lift, I could get some really…
Compression garments help for Pap Flap?
Hi All, I'm planning on buying a zippered girdle for my upcoming pap flap recovery. I'm getting pretty confused with sizing… is it normal to purchase a size up? I'm a M (waist 28"/ hips 37") so do I buy a L? My surgical team hasn't been a lot of help here. Any advice would be appreciated!

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