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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 December? 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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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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💗 January 2026 Surgery Crew—You’re Not Doing This Alone 💗
Are you scheduled for a lumpectomy or mastectomy this January? This space is for you. Come gather with others who truly get it as we prepare for surgery together—sharing questions, nerves, fears, tips, and hard-won honesty. This is a place for real talk, reassurance, and mutual encouragement before and after the big day.…
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How Bad Is A DMX? - Considering a Prophylactic DMX
I just met with a new breast surgeon (the one who did my lumpectomy is no longer practicing) to discuss prophylactic DMX or SMX. I had a lumpectomy in my right breast in 2021 - small tumor (3mm), good KI67 score, no chemo. I'm age 67, will be 68 in October. I get annual MRIs due to very dense breasts, and a "suspicious"…
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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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angelina jolie shows photos of her mastectomy scars
I don't get this. Please forgive my ignorance as I have had a single mastectomy but no reconstruction (at least not yet). Angelina has had reconstruction so what scars would she be showing? In the photo she has her hands over her breasts? I commend her openness about her cancer journey just don't get this part…
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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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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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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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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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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.