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Surgery scheduled for December 2025? Join the surgery waiting room for support!
Are you scheduled to have a lumpectomy or mastectomy in the month of November? Join us here where we support each other as we prepare for our surgeries, ask questions about what to expect, share reservations and fears, and support one another through preparation and recovery. And, we encourage others who've "been there" to…
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Planning surgery for November 2025? Join the waiting room for support.
Are you scheduled to have a lumpectomy or mastectomy in the month of November? Join us here where we support each other as we prepare for our surgeries, ask questions about what to expect, share reservations and fears, and support one another through preparation and recovery. And, we encourage others who've "been there" to…
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Scheduled for Surgery in September 2025? Gather here to support one another!
Are you scheduled to have a lumpectomy or mastectomy in the month of September? Join us here where we support each other as we prepare for our surgeries, ask questions about what to expect, share reservations and fears, and support one another through preparation and recovery. And, we encourage others who've "been there"…
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August 2025 Surgery support thread
Add to the discussion below to share your scheduled surgery date, type of surgery, what you're doing to prepare, ask any questions you have about what to expect, share your experience after surgery, how you're recovering, tips to help others recover, products and other practical advice for those coming after you. We're all…
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Are you having surgery in June 2025? Let's gather here to support one another!
Add to the discussion below to share your scheduled surgery date, type of surgery, what you're doing to prepare, ask any questions you have about what to expect, share your experience after surgery, how you're recovering, tips to help others recover, products and other practical advice for those coming after you. We're all…
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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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gatekeeper nurse
I had a single mastectomy in August. Since then I've had a couple of followup visits with my breast surgeon and have been seeing the plastic surgeon who will do reconstruction. The plastic surgeon is an independent one-doctor office. He has staff for appointments, etc. but he answers emails himself. And in a very timely…
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cording (axillary web syndrome)
Good morning! I’m 4 weeks post op from lumpectomy with SLNB. About a week ago I noticed worsening range of motion in my arm and a “cord” in my armpit on the surgery side. The lymphedema RN confirmed its Axillary Web Syndrome (cording). Man is this painful and frustrating! I can feel the tightness thru my forearm. I have a…
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Hello everyone, I am new to this.
I am scheduled for two lumpectomies on the left breast with needle localization. One lumpectomy is for an irregular enhancing mass measuring up to 2.1 cm at 2:00 o’clock, 8 cm from the nipple and the other lumpectomy left breast lower outer quadrant. I had my consultation yesterday for surgical planning and I feel like…
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November had lumpectomy just had first chemo
I am a retired registered nurse. I have two younger sisters who have had breast cancer, I am just realizing my journey.
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Making that Final Surgery Decision
Hi to everyone. I am new to the group. I was diagnosed early in the year with ER and PR - and HER2 + with lymph node involvement breast cancer. (stage 3A). I have completed my last treatment about 4 weeks ago and trying to mentally prepare for the surgery. I am at the point where I need to make a decision but having a bit…
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who' s had lumpectomy plus bilateral breast reduction? let's talk!
Hi friends, I'm 72 ad live o my ow in Portland OR. I was diagnosed in August with what turned out to be stage 1 grade 1 tubular tumor E/P+ER- approx 1.4 mm at 5 o'clock position in my right breast. I was offered bilateral breast reduction (mammoplasty) as a form of reconstruction and jumped on that like a duck on a…
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Lymph node removed but pathology says no evidence of lymphatic tissue found!
Has anybody had masectomy with sentinel lymph node removed but pathology says no lymphatic tissue found? I’m seeing breast surgeon tomorrow and oncologist next week. Will I need another procedure? I’m not sure I’m comfortable not having lymph node tested as this is my second time having breast cancer!
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Lumpectomy with Breast Reduction and Lift
Hi! I am new to this site. I am trying to get feedback to see if anyone has had a lumpectomy and then had the breast lifts and reduction to go with it. I am trying to see if I just want a lumpectomy or if I want a lumpectomy with the oncoplasty. If anyone wants to share their story of just having a lumpectomy and how that…
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Having surgery in October 2025? Let's support one another here!
Are you scheduled to have a lumpectomy or mastectomy in the month of October? Join us here where we support each other as we prepare for our surgeries, ask questions about what to expect, share reservations and fears, and support one another through preparation and recovery. And, we encourage others who've "been there" to…
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mastectomy site feels stiff
I had a single mastectomy three weeks ago. My chest feels still. Feels like I'm wearing a tight bra on that side when I'm not wearing any bra. The plastic surgeon - one week post surgery - said this is normal and will go away. I had a post-op visit with a PA in the general surgery dept this week and she said it may not go…