Surgery scheduled for December 2025? Join the surgery waiting room for support!
Are you scheduled to have a lumpectomy or mastectomy in the month of November? 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 answer questions about what to expect with surgery and recovery.
Share your surgery date so we can cheer you on, the type of surgery you'll be having, and let us know how you do after it's done so others know what to expect first-hand.
While you get ready, check out the Shopping/Packing/To-Do List for Surgery and Recovery. For more information, check out the Surgery section on our site for info about what types of surgery, questions to ask, choosing between lumpectomy and mastectomy, and what to expect with surgery and recovery.
If you need more support, consider joining our Virtual Support Groups for those going through treatment — and beyond!
We're all here for you and we're in your pocket for surgery day and beyond!
—The Mods
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Having a lumpectomy this morning at 7 a.m. hoping it goes smoothly.
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I've been on my pre-decision part of this since August 6 annual mammogram found suspicious mass. After ultrasound guided biopsy on left breast, MRI, chest CT, MRI guided biopsy on right breast, I've decided on a DBX, yet to be scheduled, pending appointment 12/12 with plastic.
I have: mixed IDC/ILC with LCIS (all in the left breast), right breast biopsy showed fibroepithelial lesion, 'probably' benign but surgeon said it should be excised. The chest CT showed that my heart is mildly enlarge and there is a thickening of the pericardium. I will follow up with cardio on this but I was already stressed about needing radiation, on the left side, if I had decided on lumpectomy vs mastectomy.
8 mm (original) with additional 4 mm (found with MRI) in left. ER/PR+ HER2-, 63 yo.
Any pointers on what I should be thinking of right now?
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Hi @greeneyedlady22 , welcome. We’re really glad you found our community. Wishing you the very best with your lumpectomy today and hoping everything goes smoothly. Please let us know how you’re doing when you’re able. We’re here for you and cheering you on.
And welcome to the surgery group, @sastip. We hope connecting here brings some clarity and support as you move forward. Let us know if we can help.
The Mods
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I'm having a right MX with a tissue expander on December 15. I was initially diagnosed with Grade 3 DCIS, 3 cm the end of September through a routine mammogram. In October, an MRI found two additional suspicious masses (7mm and 3mm) making the total involved area 5.5 cm which is partially why I opted for the MX. If I don't need radiation or chemo, the plan is for reconstructive surgery, probably in late January. If I need treatment, reconstruction will likely be sometime in the spring. The whole situation feels slightly surreal, since except for feeling tired (probably because I'm not sleeping well) I feel totally fine. The worst part is all of the waiting for results, surgery, and then the pathology. Just glad it was caught early.
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