Surgical options and helpful tips for recovery and side effects.
Hi, I was diagnosed in July 2025 with TNBC. Stage 2a. I have gone through my 12 cycles of taxol/ carbo/ keytruda. My AC/ keytruda was stopped it landed me in hospital during Thanksgiving. I am scheduled to have a double mastectomy without reconstruction on 12/30/2025, I am a little nervous and trying not to be depressed.…
hi there! diagnosed in august with idc, lumpectomy and mammaoplasty (bilateral breast reduction), finished 5 fraction whole breast radiaiton on Dec 5, just started tamoxifen yesterday, 20 mg . didn't really expect side effects this soon, but… felt just generally weird both yesterday and today; sneezed a lot this morning…
I think it went well. Some initial pain that is manageable with Tylenol and advil. Looking forward to recovery and next steps!
I finished my radiation treatments a little over a month ago. Due to the size of my tumor I decided against radiation since it seemed as if the costs would out way the benefits. My surgeon, Onc, and Rad Onc, all said that they didn't think my chances of reoccurrences would be significantly better with a mastectomy instead…
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…
Hello! I had a lumpectomy 2 weeks ago. My tumor was in the left breast at the 8 O’Clock position. I am having increased pain and some redness. I have a hard lump above my incision that continues to below my incision to my abdomen. This lump is painful and tender. I do not have any fever but this lump is concerning and I…
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!
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…
Single mastectomy booked for next week due to large area of dcis grade 3, very scared, any info regarding what to expect , recivery tips would be appreciated, also having nide biopsy at the same time
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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