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October 2023 Surgery Support
A place for those scheduled this month for lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, or other surgeries to gather and support one another through treatment and recovery. To get inspiration and advice from others who have been there recently, see our September 2023 Surgery Support thread. Good luck to all with your upcoming…
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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.
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Getting ready for surgery? Join us on Zoom.
Our professionally facilitated In Treatment Zoom meetups 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, and learn…
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Making Surgery Decisions? 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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Lumpectomy Lounge....let's talk!
WELCOME TO THE LUMPECTOMY LOUNGE! I've searched and searched BC.org and couldn't find a specific post just for those of us who have had lumpectomies (unless there was one and it got buried). So, I thought that it was about time that we had our own place that we can come to...where we can discuss, ask questions, tell…
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Re-excision and surprise DCIS near ILC tumor
Hi friends, I had lumpectomy surgery last week and rec'd pathology back. Some mixed news! Good margins on the 5 mm tumor, and no lymph node involvement! That is wonderful news! However, they found DCIS in one of the margins. Surgeon recommends removing that, too. Maybe about 1 mm in size. She said some people radiate that…
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Surprise upgrade of benign radial scar to IDC grade 1 t1b
Hi all, I am a new member of this club and I am glad I found this forum. Brief history about my case: I was diagnosed with radial scar during routine mammogram. When a core needle biopsy was done it came back as benign but my doctor insisted on getting a lumpectomy. Now my doctor called me and told me that actually they…
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Post mastectomy tops you’d recommend
Hello, I’m about a week post-op from my double mastectomy. I got a couple soft, button down short sleeve shirts to wear around the house that have been ok. Now that I’m going to be venturing out of the house a bit more, I’m hoping to find some tops that are still button or zip front that can have a place to conceal my…
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Anyone had implants after radiation?
So I just saw my PS for the first time and her PA told me that they don’t recommend doing implants if I have radiation even after having radiation because it can cause capsular contracture etc.. and I’m an A cup and very badly want to be bigger like a C.. so diep flap won’t give me the size I want (I don’t think) I only…
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From Lumpectomy Reduction to Mastectomy
Oh cancer is twisty. I had my lumpectomy with reduction last week. It went perfectly and could not be happier. I’m recovering nicely at home. My plastic surgeon gave me lovely perky boobs that I’m just getting used to Then the surgeon called today with all the pathology reports and now I have to go back for a left…
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Uni mastectomy 2021, want other side out now
I had IDC in 2021 and had a uni mastectomy with rads and chemo, currently on AI and ovarian suppression. I find I'm having more anxiety about recurrence and I'm not sure why. Perhaps it partly has to do with recently finding out that a family member is now dealing with her new diagnosis of IDC. I'm also seeing that the…
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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…
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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.
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Tips for Bilateral Mastectomy with Immediate Tissue Expander AND Implant Exchange
My Breast Cancer Journey from the perspective of a physician/patient/wife/mom of 3 boys and 1 pup: Dec 2022- First screening mammogram (Age 45, no risk factors) found over a 5 cm area of microcalcifications of left breast near nipple, which then led to 4 additional mammograms and ultrasound biopsy. Biopsy showed DCIS, high…
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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…
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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????
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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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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…
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Pathology report - better, worse or as expected?
Hi everyone, I have a date for my surgery in July (eep!) and I was wondering how final pathology went for you all compared to what you knew/believed about diagnosis at the point of surgery, ie was your report: ⬇️ Less favourable (more lymph nodes positive, larger tumour, more tumours, etc than you initially believed) ↔️…
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Lumpectomy and bra wearing post surgery
I had my lumpectomy and sentinel node two weeks ago and have been wearing the bra they put on me after surgery 24 hours a day with only taking it off for showers. How much longer will I have to wear it at night?
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Emotionally and mentally accepting mastectomy
Hi. Looking for some support and suggestions on accepting getting a mastectomy. I was recently diagnosed with DCIS after a biopsy. The plan at that point was lumpectomy and radiation. I had an MRI and received the results today. The MRI indicated a much larger area of DCIS (mammogram indicated 5cm; MRI indicated 14.5 x 4.1…
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Lump in mastectomy scar
Hi! I had a lumpectomy, at the age of 40, for Lcis in the right breast in 2017. In the same year, I had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction because I could not control my anxiety. In 2019, I did lipofilling, after which oily cysts formed in both breasts. Few days ago I had an ultrasound scan because a lump appeared…
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Anyone have nerve damage to leg during surgery?
Hello all, I’m wondering if anyone has had similar issues following surgery Brief summary: July 2022: had a heart attack and stent placed. Began 1 year treatment with Plavix to prevent clotting of cardiac stent. September 2022: diagnosed with DCIS. Surgery delayed due to recent heart attack and Plavix. Began treatment with…
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Mastectomy after radiation - healing issues?
Hi there! New to the forum. Was diagnosed with DCIS a year ago and had 2 lumpectomy surgeries (to get good margins) plus radiation. Now a year later, they have found Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia in my other breast. Looking at another surgery, possibly more?, heightened screening and probably medication for estrogen…
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Bilateral Mastectomy + Breast Reconstruction experiences?
Hi everyone. I am 42 yo. I have been newly diagnosed with High-grade DCIS on my left breast. The initial treatment options are lumpectomy and mastectomy. The lumpectomy treatment will follow by radiation, which I am not into. I understand mastectomy is a painful decision but I am in favor, as I don't have to worry about…
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nipple sparing mastectomy
Hi I had a skin and nipple saving mastectomy 10 days ago. My surgeon placed an implant behind the muscle of the breast that had cancer and lifted the breast without cancer to match. I have incisions around the entire areola of each breast. While I was in the hospital, the nurses were concerned about the areola of the…
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More Than 8 Weeks Between Diagnosis & Surgery Affects Survival
More Than Eight Weeks Between Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Surgery Affects Survival Mar 2, 2023 If more than eight weeks passes between early-stage breast cancer diagnosis and surgery, survival is worse. Read more...
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Fatigue after surgery
A month ago I had a lumpectomy. The surgical pathology report indicates it turned out to be a larger mass and more aggressive than first thought. I declined radiation and hormone treatment. My particular type of cancer does not respond to chemo (pure mucinous cancer). Prior to surgery I went into "training" to be as strong…
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Nearly passed out in shower after mastectomy... what next?
I had a unilateral mastectomy several days ago, and my surgeon cleared me for showering after 48 hours. I was so excited for my shower, but not to see my surgical site—I didn't even look, but apparently the whole experience was too much for me because just 30 seconds into the shower I started to feel like I was going to…
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Spring surgeries
wondering if there are any other April or May surgeries? Just recovering from my late April mastectomy.
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fat necrosis
I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in December. I had lumpectomy in January and started radiation 8 weeks later. During radiation i felt like I did pretty good besides the sunburn like feeling and look. I felt i was recovering good. Now in the last couple of months i been in really bad pain. It feels sore under my…
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January 2023 Surgery Buddies?
Hi! My double mastectomy is scheduled for January 4th, 2023. Anyone else have a surgery scheduled in January? Maybe we can support each other! Christina
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Flying after surgery
Hello friends, I am flying to MD Anderson in Houston in a few days for a double mastectomy (without reconstruction) and I had a few questions about post operative recovery. * How long do you think I will need before I am able to to handle a 3 hour flight? Our surgeon said the next day, but that seems way too soon for me. I…
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Exercise recommendations day 1+ after Sentinel node lumpectomy x2 surgeries
Not quite 24 hour post surgery including 2 lumpectomies and sentinel node. (All left breast) Unfortunately it is Memorial Day Weekend, so hard to get a hold of my surgeon. I am looking for information some of you were told about what kind of exercise, movement, range of motion etc. are allowed/recommended starting Day 1…