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January 2024 Surgery? Gather here.
Join and share here to get and give support if you're planning surgery for this month. It would be helpful if you could share your diagnosis, surgery plan, and date so that we can all provide support during this time — we're all here for you!
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Post bilateral mastectomy and feeling alone
I am 7 weeks post bilateral mastectomy and feeling alone. I have gained weight and look so disfigured that I find myself not wanted to go out in public. I am having trouble with pain from the tissue expanders. I feel emotionally and physically defeated. I find myself having trouble getting through the day and am in a dark…
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Weighing my options
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December 2023 Surgery? Gather here.
Join and share here to get and give support if you're planning surgery for this month. Please share your diagnosis, planned surgery and date, so we can all support you as you navigate treatment — we're all here for you!
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Jan 2024 Group?
Is there a group started for Jan 2024 surgeries?
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Can Certain Younger Post-Menopausal Women With Low-Risk Breast Cancer Skip Radiation?
Can Certain Younger Post-Menopausal Women With Low-Risk Breast Cancer Skip Radiation? Dec 6, 2023 Research suggests that some younger post-menopausal women may be able to skip radiation after lumpectomy, but there are important points to consider. Read more…
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Choosing Between Double Mastectomy or Lumpectomy
I’m meeting with my surgeon this week to decide on surgery. I have 2 different types of cancer in both breasts. What are your thoughts or experience with double mastectomy vs mastectomy plus lumpectomy? I’m in my late sixties.
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Surprise upgrade of benign radial scar to IDC grade 1 t1b
Hi all, I am a new member of this club and I am glad I found this forum. Brief history about my case: I was diagnosed with radial scar during routine mammogram. When a core needle biopsy was done it came back as benign but my doctor insisted on getting a lumpectomy. Now my doctor called me and told me that actually they…
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Lymph Node Surgery Not Needed for Certain Small Breast Cancers
Lymph Node Surgery Not Needed for Certain Small Breast Cancers Nov 21, 2023 If you’re diagnosed with a small breast cancer, you can likely skip lymph node surgery. Read more…
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Left breast masectomy with reconstruction January 2023
I was told that my breast would be symmetrical with surgery. I had a tummy tuck with the surgery. My reconstructed breast is heavy and tight. I have been in extreme pain all year and had to have my reconstructed breast drained twice. They are only here to collect fees and get paid for their work so they are done with me. I…
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Prior to surgery results vs. after surgery results
Good Morning. After a routine Mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy, it was confirmed I have stage1 Type 2 invasive Carcinoma non aggressive. The spot that was found was 5mm buried deep in the tissue of my right breast. It was in a place I would never have found it on my own. There is no lump. The ultrasound did not see any…
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October 2023 Surgery Support
A place for those scheduled this month for lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, or other surgeries to gather and support one another through treatment and recovery. To get inspiration and advice from others who have been there recently, see our September 2023 Surgery Support thread. Good luck to all with your upcoming…
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Lumpectomy Lounge....let's talk!
WELCOME TO THE LUMPECTOMY LOUNGE! I've searched and searched BC.org and couldn't find a specific post just for those of us who have had lumpectomies (unless there was one and it got buried). So, I thought that it was about time that we had our own place that we can come to...where we can discuss, ask questions, tell…
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Redness / swelling 4 weeks after lumpectomy
Hi all, I’m just curious if anyone developed sudden redness and swelling and increased tenderness several weeks after their surgery? My lumpectomy seemed to be healing very well until day 28, when I suddenly woke up with more pain/swelling and developed redness in the breast. I saw my surgeon that day, who aspirated some…
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Re-excision and surprise DCIS near ILC tumor
Hi friends, I had lumpectomy surgery last week and rec'd pathology back. Some mixed news! Good margins on the 5 mm tumor, and no lymph node involvement! That is wonderful news! However, they found DCIS in one of the margins. Surgeon recommends removing that, too. Maybe about 1 mm in size. She said some people radiate that…
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Post mastectomy tops you’d recommend
Hello, I’m about a week post-op from my double mastectomy. I got a couple soft, button down short sleeve shirts to wear around the house that have been ok. Now that I’m going to be venturing out of the house a bit more, I’m hoping to find some tops that are still button or zip front that can have a place to conceal my…
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Anyone had implants after radiation?
So I just saw my PS for the first time and her PA told me that they don’t recommend doing implants if I have radiation even after having radiation because it can cause capsular contracture etc.. and I’m an A cup and very badly want to be bigger like a C.. so diep flap won’t give me the size I want (I don’t think) I only…
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From Lumpectomy Reduction to Mastectomy
Oh cancer is twisty. I had my lumpectomy with reduction last week. It went perfectly and could not be happier. I’m recovering nicely at home. My plastic surgeon gave me lovely perky boobs that I’m just getting used to Then the surgeon called today with all the pathology reports and now I have to go back for a left…
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Uni mastectomy 2021, want other side out now
I had IDC in 2021 and had a uni mastectomy with rads and chemo, currently on AI and ovarian suppression. I find I'm having more anxiety about recurrence and I'm not sure why. Perhaps it partly has to do with recently finding out that a family member is now dealing with her new diagnosis of IDC. I'm also seeing that the…
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Update —- Lumpectomy with Breast Reduction - Larger Ladies - Questions!
Hi! I am just stepping into this world. I'm recently diagnosed and I don't have all my mass typing info back. What I do know is that I am meeting with a surgeon on the 22nd, unless something changes. I am a 36DDD. I feel like there is a ton of tissue and if I do the lumpectomy with reduction/lift, I could get some really…
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September 2023 Surgery Support
A place for those scheduled for lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, or other surgeries to gather and support one another through treatment and recovery.
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Navigating breast surgery: Q & A from Instagram Live
Click HERE to hear the recording of our Instagram live Q &A featuring @drmarisaweiss and Dr. Zafar from the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery to hear helpful insights and get critical information about what to know about navigating breast surgery.
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Can Some Older Women Skip Radiation After Lumpectomy for Low-Risk Breast Cancer?
Can Some Older Women Skip Radiation After Lumpectomy for Low-Risk Breast Cancer? Aug 23, 2023 A study suggests that certain women might be able to skip radiation after lumpectomy, but there are important things to consider when interpreting the results. Read more…
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Worried about old incision
I had a lumpectomy 10 years ago and never had a problem with it. But 3 days ago, it started getting very itchy and now my breast is very red. Any suggestions or advice? I don’t even know which doctor to call……cancer doctor, radiologist, surgeon????
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Compression garments help for Pap Flap?
Hi All, I'm planning on buying a zippered girdle for my upcoming pap flap recovery. I'm getting pretty confused with sizing… is it normal to purchase a size up? I'm a M (waist 28"/ hips 37") so do I buy a L? My surgical team hasn't been a lot of help here. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Pathology report - better, worse or as expected?
Hi everyone, I have a date for my surgery in July (eep!) and I was wondering how final pathology went for you all compared to what you knew/believed about diagnosis at the point of surgery, ie was your report: ⬇️ Less favourable (more lymph nodes positive, larger tumour, more tumours, etc than you initially believed) ↔️…
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Lumpectomy and bra wearing post surgery
I had my lumpectomy and sentinel node two weeks ago and have been wearing the bra they put on me after surgery 24 hours a day with only taking it off for showers. How much longer will I have to wear it at night?
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Emotionally and mentally accepting mastectomy
Hi. Looking for some support and suggestions on accepting getting a mastectomy. I was recently diagnosed with DCIS after a biopsy. The plan at that point was lumpectomy and radiation. I had an MRI and received the results today. The MRI indicated a much larger area of DCIS (mammogram indicated 5cm; MRI indicated 14.5 x 4.1…
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Lump in mastectomy scar
Hi! I had a lumpectomy, at the age of 40, for Lcis in the right breast in 2017. In the same year, I had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction because I could not control my anxiety. In 2019, I did lipofilling, after which oily cysts formed in both breasts. Few days ago I had an ultrasound scan because a lump appeared…
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Bilateral Mastectomy + Breast Reconstruction experiences?
Hi everyone. I am 42 yo. I have been newly diagnosed with High-grade DCIS on my left breast. The initial treatment options are lumpectomy and mastectomy. The lumpectomy treatment will follow by radiation, which I am not into. I understand mastectomy is a painful decision but I am in favor, as I don't have to worry about…