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💗 October 2026 Surgery Support — Join Others Prepping for Surgery!💗
Having surgery in October—whether it’s a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, lymph node surgery, or another procedure? This thread is for you. This is your place to connect, ask questions, share updates, celebrate milestones, and support others who understand what it’s like to count down to surgery and navigate…
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🎇Having Surgery in November 2026? Share Tips, Encouragement, and Experiences Here🎇
Are you scheduled for surgery in November — whether it’s a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, lymph node surgery, or another procedure? This thread is for you. This is your place to connect, ask questions, share updates, celebrate milestones, and support others who understand what it’s like to count down to surgery…
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💗 September 2026 Surgery Support Thread — You’re Not Alone!💗
Having surgery in September—whether it’s a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, lymph node surgery, or another procedure? This thread is for you. This is your place to connect, ask questions, share updates, celebrate milestones, and support others who understand what it’s like to count down to surgery and navigate…
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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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Mastectomy supplies to donate
Hi everyone! I have some gently used mastectomy supplies that I would love to pass on to someone that needs them. Everything has been washed. 5 size medium shirts with drain pockets: two short sleeve (given to me at the hospital so they aren't pretty but comfortable and functional), 2 sleeveless, and one tank top 3 size…
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Lumpectomy incision
My lumpectomy incision was made around my areola which is at the lowest part of my breast, Supposedly for cosmetic reasons which I am not bothered about (I am 75). All the excess fluid moved down to my scar and has made it very puffy. I feel the incision should have been higher to give a better recovery. I voiced this at…
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Had Right breast mastectomy Sept 17
going through recovery. Having hard time sleeping. Right side hurts. Got drain tube taken out Wednesday. Have tissue expander. Going in next Friday to get saline put in. My arm feels like not recovering as quick as I wanted. Having hot flashes. Anyone going through this or has gone through this any advice
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RE: zero compression bra rec
Hi I had a unilateral mastectomy, lymph node biopsy and tissue expander placement sept 25. My reconstruction surgeon said no compression but I am desperate for something to wear. My other breast is large with droop and I have zero dressings only dermabond. I was only post up with dressing that has since been removed. I…
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Combined DIEP and Implant Reconstruction
Hello, All. Does anyone have any experience with or knowledge of having a combined DIEP and implant hybrid/"stacked" reconstruction? My name is Erinn. I was diagnosed with DCIS grade 2 ER+ in my right breast on 6/22/26. For various reasons, including that I have pretty small breasts and a 3+ cm area of "excursions" that…