Surgical options and helpful tips for recovery and side effects.
First post. I am scheduled for a double mastectomy I have choose not to have reconstuction . I am going though such a deep depression. The thought of loosing my breasts is so devestating to me . I would like to talk to others that have gone though this and help me to know what to expect and how you managed to get though…
I am 60 years old. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2016. I had a double mastectomy with expander/implant reconstruction. My cancer was on the left side. Stage 2, but almost stage 3. Sentinel node was clear. Tumor was Hormone + HER2 - . I had four rounds of chemotherapy and have been on Tamoxifen since…
Hi everyone! As a result of reading up on recovery after surgery, I have realized I'm going to be needing some front opening garments. On account of big boobs which inevitably cause a gap between the buttons, I own NOT EVEN ONE such garment! Any brands or companies y'all have found that are good and not too expensive? A…
I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast. My surgeon has recommended a double mastectomy because of my family history of breast cancer & I have the CHEK2 gene. I have been very emotional about losing my breasts . I have reached out to anyone I know who has had breast cancer , surgery, & treatment to…
Hello, My lumpectomy is finally happening next week and I'm not sure what to expect as far as the healing/post surgery journey. (So far diagnosis is Grade 1a, 8mm tumor) I was thinking of planning a trip (flying overseas) after my two week check up. Is this unreasonable? How soon after the lumpectomy do they typically want…
Hello and thank you for the existence of this resource I'm a 40 year old, triple positive, stage 2. I am awaiting my last chemo round on the TCH regimen. I decided to first start with a lumpectomy, as I was hoping at the beginning of my cancer journey that I would not need chemo. I also chose surgery first because it was…
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Hello, I was wondering how many of us have had multiple lumpectomies & re-excisions and what the outcomes were for each of us. Here's my story: *6/20/25: 1st lumpectomy for stage 2A, hormone +, HER2- IDC on left breast. Margins came back + for IDC & DCIS. *7/7/25: 2nd lumpectomy w/ re-excision. Margins + for DCIS, *9/8:…
I'm trying to help my spouse plan out a lumpectomy for her early stage breast cancer. Two things have come up in research: "no ink on tumor" margins are difficult to ensure and there is a risk for reexcision. It looks like there are techniques like Frozen Section Pathology or Fluorescence Guided Imaging that helps lower…
Can you point me to a specific plastic surgeon that was willing to remove a recalled biozorb marker? My mom is anxious about hers remaining in her body but has struck out with local plastic surgeons being willing to remove it. I would love to compile a list of clinicians I can bring to her to connect with! Thank you so…
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