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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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Nipple sparing on previously radiated breast. Has anyone done this?
Recently diagnosed with DCIS and lumpectomy removal of it. Yet i have a history of having BC 12 years ago at age 40. So my right breast was radiated. still the skin looks good but also had an incision around the areola. Im Opting for a mastectomy. the breast surgeons all say no nipple sparing. high chance of complications…
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Bilateral “exchange” surgery on WEDNESDAY!
Hi all, I’m getting my question in very late in the game, I know, but I’m feeling very overwhelmed in several areas of life and I just wanted to ask for some help knowing what to expect. In a day and a half, I’m having a bilateral reconstruction. On my left side, the expander got infected 6 weeks after a lat flap…
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Bilateral exchange surgery Wed Sept 16!
After two primary breast cancers, two major complications and waaaaay too long with a once-infected tissue expander still in, I’M HAVING IT ALL CLEANED UP! Couldn’t do it with a DEIP like I had hoped, so both the expander (left) and the silicone implant (right) will be removed, the capsular contracture tissue will be taken…
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Tips for Recovery While Sleeping at an Upright Angle
 I had a bilateral mastectomy 8 days ago with an aesthetic flat closure. I had some very painful days and wish I knew then what I know now. I had never seen any posts about this topic, so thought maybe I could help someone else avoid these problems. The intubation for surgery irritates your trachea - which is then often…
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Mastectomy bra recommendations?
Hi all, Having a unilateral total mastectomy with lymph node biopsy in a couple weeks. I know i need a front closure special bra but can anyone help? My other breast is a DD and I love an underwire. I know that is not an option. Any brand recommendations? Also, what size?? Thank you!
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💗 August 2026 Surgery Thread — You're Not Alone. Come Share, Ask, Update & Support One Another 💗
If you have surgery coming up in August —whether it's a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, lymph node surgery, or another procedure—this thread is for you. This monthly Roll Call is more than a list of surgery dates. It's a place to find people who truly understand what it's like to prepare for surgery, count down the…
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Anyone Else Struggle with Pain after Unilateral Mastectomy?
Hello All, I'm looking for insights on how you all managed pain after surgery. My Surgeon prescribed 10 hydrocodne (5 mg) and valium. The valium give me horrible nightmares and make me feel sick. I'm taking tylen consistently throught out the day but it's not helping much. I'd say I'm consistently at a 6. Adding to this,…