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💗 May 2026 Surgery Roll Call — Come On In, We’ve Been Saving You a Spot 💗
If you’ve got surgery scheduled this May—lumpectomy, mastectomy, or something in between—this thread is for you. Not just to read. To be part of. 💗 This is where names turn into familiar faces, where “I’m nervous” gets met with “me too,” and where no one has to carry the weight of this alone. However you’re feeling right…
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💗 April 2026 Surgery Roll Call — Step In, Speak Up, We’re With You 💗
Is surgery on your calendar this April—lumpectomy or mastectomy? This is your space. And we truly mean your space. 💗 Consider this your official roll call—but more than that, it’s your invitation to be seen, supported, and surrounded by people who understand. No matter where you are emotionally—calm, scared, overwhelmed,…
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💗 March 2026 Surgery Roll Call—Join here for support! 💗
If surgery is on your calendar this March—lumpectomy or mastectomy—this is your place. 💗 Consider this your official roll call. Whether you’re calm, overwhelmed, full of questions, or riding every emotion at once, we want you here. Post. Introduce yourself. Let us know you’re counting down the days. This thread is more…
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Advice for someone about to have breast surgery
Let's start a new thread to get this rolling!
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Getting ready for surgery? Join us on Zoom.
Our professionally facilitated In Treatment Virtual Support Groups are a great space to meet others going through surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or reconstruction to talk face-to-face and get support while going through active treatment. You'll pick up great tips from others who've been there, gain immeasurable support,…
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Prepping for Surgery? Start Here.
For information on all types of breast cancer surgery, see the main Breastcancer.org site's pages on: Surgery, including info on what to expect with any surgery Lumpectomy , featuring info on what it is, risks and what to expect Mastectomy , with what to expect, risks, and questions to ask Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy, for…
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Scar sore and armpit sensation
Had a smx and slnb for dcis back in January, alll went well and treatment has finished , jve noticed over last week or so the scar feels tight and I have awful itchy feelings , like pickles under the armpit, no swelling or signs of infection, is this normal ?
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I went in for my regular mammogram. It was diagnosed with papillary breast cancer. I’m having a double mastectomy April 15. And I just don’t know what to expect. They said I don’t need chemo but they’re not 100% sure until after the surgery. Or radiation. What worries me is hormone blockers as I already live in chronic…
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Advice on single or elected double mastectomy
Hi everyone, I’m 49, a mum of two young kids, and have been diagnosed with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer in my right breast. It’s quite extensive, so I’m scheduled for a full mastectomy soon. My surgeon has recommended a single mastectomy, but has said they would support a bilateral mastectomy if that’s what I…
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Drinking cold things feels weird after mastectomy
Every time I take a drink of ice cold water (or anything ice cold), it feels as though someone is pouring ice cold water down my chest on the outside! It takes my breath away! Is this normal?Â