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Round soft lumps appearing 1 year post DMX/Reconstruction
hi, I’m wondering if anyone has encountered oil cysts after recon and fat grafting.I had a DBX with immediate reconstruction (implants) a year ago and 6 months later revisional surgery and fat grafting.I discovered a soft lump under my arm post surgery and went to my surgical oncologist and had an ultrasound and they…
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Rads + Lx Doesnt Improve Overall Survival forCertain Older Women
Radiation After Lumpectomy Doesn't Improve Overall Survival for Certain Older Women Feb 21, 2023 For women ages 65 and older diagnosed with small, early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, radiation after lumpectomy didn't improve overall survival. Read more...
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Help for edema post double mastectomy
Bonjour from France and OUF! This gets old really quickly, doesn't it? I'm 11 days post-op after both breasts were removed (sentinel nodes only removed on the right side as the tumours on the left remained in situ) and muscle expanders were placed under my pectoral muscles for the future reconstruction. I'm having a lot of…
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Pathology
Can someone explain this to me in layman’s terms??? I know they got good clean margins and found nothing in my lymph nodes when I had my DMX. And I had chemo before surgery. It has been a while since surgery I was just reading this and trying to understand Does this mean no viable tumor was left even though there was tumor…
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Post Lumpectomy Breast Changes
Has anyone experienced any changes in breast appearance post Lumpectomy. Like darkening of nipple and peau d'orange appearance? Is it normal and expected?
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Unexpected removal of lymph nodes during BMX?
After a lumpectomy where i failed to get clean margins, I opted for a BMX. Because of existing neuropathy in one of my hands and arms, it was discussed and agreed upon with my surgeon, that I would not have lymph nodes removed. I just received my pathology and see that I had 4 lymph nodes removed on the non-cancerous…
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Breast needle biopsy to blame?
It might be a long shot but I wanted to see if anyone ever had a similar experience with a breast needle biopsy. Mine was done over a month ago and confirmed the IDC (my DMX to flat is set for early Feb). One of three biopsy sites on the right breast sits at about 7-8 o'clock. No issues until now. I had an appointment with…
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Nipple Dimpling after Lumpectomy
I had a lumpectomy 2 weeks ago and will have a follow up with the breast surgeon next week. Today was the first day since surgery that I went without a bra. I am having more pain and I noticed that my nipple has a dimple. Has anyone experienced this? It was not dimpling before surgery and my lum was in my right breast at…
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Spotting at Incision
Hi! I had my bilateral mastectomy about two and half weeks ago. I still have the surgical tape/glue in place on my incisions, but I have a couple of spots (literally just a spot here and there) where the incision seems to have bled a little. Nothing dramatic at all, but whenever I change my bra, there are always new spots,…
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Lymph node ultrasound?
Hi! I am new here. I was diagnosed with IDC on 12/21/22. I had an appointment with my surgeon on 1/10 where I learned that my breast cancer is stage 1 and triple positive. I am scheduled for a mastectomy on 2/2 followed by Chemo, possibly radiation, and HER2 therapy. I'm very comfortable with the doctors I have lined up,…
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New Guidelines: Screen All Surgery Candidates for Cannabis Use
New Guidelines Recommend Screening All Surgery Candidates for Cannabis Use Jan 5, 2023 Regular cannabis users may have more pain and other complications after surgery, so new guidelines recommend asking everyone scheduled for surgery with anesthesia about their cannabis use. Read more...
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Back to Work After Surgery??
Hi all. My double mastectomy with reconstruction is scheduled for a week from today (1/4). I currently work full-time from home for a hospital system doing desk work that is completely not physical other than some typing/mouse usage. I have had several other surgeries (4 minimally invasive back surgeries, although one…
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Radiation After Lumpectomy Doesn't Improve Overall Survival
Radiation After Lumpectomy Doesn't Improve Overall Survival Nov 22, 2022 Treating early-stage breast cancer with radiation along with chemotherapy and hormonal therapy after lumpectomy lowers recurrence risk in the same breast, but doesn't improve overall survival. Read more...
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Anyone had an RFID tag localization?
I am scheduled for a lumpectomy on Jan. 9 and my surgeon's assistant had talked to me about wire localization before the surgery. When I got a text from the diagnostic radiology facility today to confirm my appointment on Jan. 3 (they never called to schedule, just sent a text) I freaked out because I didn't want wires…
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October Surgeries/ No Need for Awareness, It's Reality!
Nothing says "fall" like October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, unless, like me, you are having surgery for breast cancer! Those like myself, know all too well about breast cancer! I am definitely not looking forward to endless public service announcements and commercials about breast cancer! This is my third time with…
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Pain Following Unilateral Mastectomy?
Hi all--having unilateral mastectomy on Tuesday, wondering what to expect, pain-wise. For context, over the past year I've undergone three diagnostic mammograms (one that was attempting to visualize an area near the nipple was significantly painful, requiring me to do some mindful breathing and self-talk exercises), two…
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Adhesive TAPE - help need to find non-allergic
Thanks to folks posting here and the full support of my surgeon (new hospital due to employer's changed insurance plan), I have recently had success using 3M Cavilon Barrier Film (I prefer the swab applicators.) >> WHEN APPLIED CORRECTLY <<. If your department does not stock them, have the department see if they can obtain…
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Issues with a top-ranked NCI hospital, Huge Anxiety/Frustration
I had my first surgery consult and MO consult this week, and after waiting 2 weeks when the new patient coordinator at the top-ranked NCI I transferred care to, set those up, I find out my imaging is NOT at the NCI. The coordinator claimed to have sent the request form for all imaging, but the imaging center I went to…
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August 2022 Surgery...Anyone else out there?!
Starting this thread as I'm sure others are scheduled for surgery in August. I'm scheduled for DIEP on August 25th. Had BMX Sept 2020 with immediate reconstruction with TE's, had my exchange to implants July 2021 and diagnosed with a recurrence a few days later. Did 25 rounds of radiation Sept/Oct 2021, to which my newly…
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August 2011 Surgery Group
Here's the list of August sugeries so far: Bluecowgirl MX Aug. 2 Buzziecat Lumpectomy Aug 2 Deb 74 UMX Aug. 2 Dogeyed Aug. 2 Eema BMX w/ immediate reconstruction Aug. 2 Halo1horns2 BMX w/TE Aug. 2 Sheypres Lumpectomy Aug. 2 dontworrybehappy BMX w/ DIEP Aug. 3 Tigerblood UMX Aug. 4 Lilylady BMX Aug. 8 tkdmomyn BMX Aug. 8…
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September surgery scheduled and need to chat?
hi all! I’m scheduled for DXM on Thursday and would love to talk about what’s happening! Is anyone scheduled for surgery in September? Thanks Mary
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Side sleeper with tense back muscles - Help!
I can't remember ever being anything but a side sleeper. I have a lot of tension in my upper back, which can obviously affect my lower back. Sleeping on my side with a thin pillow between my legs is most comfortable for me. Sleeping on my back tends to exacerbate any pain I have in my lower back. I also have problems…
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Pathology Question
Hi! I had a double mastectomy last week following a breast cancer recurrence. A biopsy confirmed I had ER- PR- DCIS in two different areas of my breast. I have just received the pathology results from my double mastectomy, and it is saying that I do not have DCIS or any other type of cancer in either breast. I would be…
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4 days post double mastectomy, nipple sparing, direct to implant
Good morning/evening and afternoon everyone. This past Monday I went in for a double mastectomy, which was reconstructed immediately and spared skin and nipple. While the pain has been tolerable, the drains manageable (but hated!), my left nipple has incurred 2 deep purple spots, both about the size of a dime. One is in…
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Cording
It’s been almost 3 weeks since my lumpectomy and SNB. I started having pain in my arm a few days ago and then noticed the cording. Does this ever go away on its own? I’m doing exercises at home but can’t get into physical therapy for another 3 weeks. In the grand scheme of things, I’m sure this is nothing compared to what…
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Philadelphia plastic surgeon
I am researching plastic surgeons in Philadelphia who will exchange aging implants and are skilled in fat grafting. I’d appreciate any recommendations. Thank you.
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Anyone have an enlarged lymph node post mastectomy
Anyone here ever have a false negative sentinel node biopsy or find an enlarged lymph node on chest wall within 2 months of mastectomy? I had follow up.with surgeon today and showed him the lump that feels like its a lymph node. He is doing a biopsy on Thursday. I'm praying it's nothing! I haven't even seen oncology yet…
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Seroma
I developed a seroma after my lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy last week. It’s not the worst surgery side effect, but it’s irritating and I don’t want it to be there. How long does it usually take for these to go away
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Fat Transfer from Inner Thighs
I searched through the forum and found discussions on the topic of Fat Transfers. But have a couple more questions. I had a double mastectomy in mid-April and I am scheduled for a fat transfer from my inner thighs next Friday. I weigh 120 and it's about the only place they can grab any fat from -- this is purely cosmetic.…
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Post mastectomy pain, numb below scar, one month later
I had my mastectomy 4 weeks ago (left side) along with axillary dissection. It is still very painful, especially the underarm area and I assume is mostly due to the dissection, especially as this is the 2nd time around for me (local recurrence, 2.5 yrs ago a lumpectomy and nodes removed). I still can't lift my left arm…