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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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💗 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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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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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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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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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…
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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…