Surgical options and helpful tips for recovery and side effects.
hello..... has anyone had a lumpectomy...and wish they had a mastectomy instead? i have surgery soon....and nervous about that decision. thanks
Hi, I have IDC and I just had my lumpectomy. Surgery went well, the surgeon said he only took one lymph node. I do believe he also said that the tissue wasn’t enough to get a pathology report. But it looked normal when he removed it. I have my follow-up appt. Next week to find out more about the next steps. I would like to…
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.…
OK, I admit it, I am a compulsive planner. I have had some great suggestions and tips not only regarding what to bring to the hospital, but also on how to prepare the house to make the recovery as easy as possible. I am travelling for surgery so, for me, "packing" includes the first 10 days of post-op care. I thought I…
Had my smx and slnb on Wednesday, suprised at how Little pain i have, bit achy and stiff but other than that ok. Hopefully drain out soon Area feels quite numb still, is this normal ?have been doing exercises, swelling in armpit but not too much
Breastcancer.org is looking ahead to warmer weather. We want to know: What tips do you have for someone who’s looking for a bathing suit for the first time since having a mastectomy? What’s worked for you and what was a beach-day fail? Do you have a brand or style that you love … or hate? Feel free to share links! Whether…
Hi all. For all of you that have had bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction (implants) what has been your screening process after? Do you have MRI's? How do you detect if cancer has come back behind implants or somewhere else? I have been told that some people don't have any scans after but just do self exams. That…
I had a lumpectomy with sentinel node removal on 12/29. Clean margins and node and DNA analysis shows no need for chemo. 4 days after surgery my breast was swollen and developed a hematoma. I ham still wearing a compression bra 24/7. I have seen the surgeon 3 times for follow-up and waiting for the widespread bruising and…
So……. Had my follow up with my breast surgeon today 2 weeks post lumpectomy. I’ve been having increased pain and swelling and generally feeling like crap. I can feel quite a large lump that starts over the incision going all the way down to my stomach quite painful! My lump was near my cleavage at the 8 o’clock position…
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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