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Having surgery in October 2025? Let's support one another here!
Are you scheduled to have a lumpectomy or mastectomy in the month of October? 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…
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Planning surgery for November 2025? Join the 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…
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who' s had lumpectomy plus bilateral breast reduction? let's talk!
Hi friends, I'm 72 ad live o my ow in Portland OR. I was diagnosed in August with what turned out to be stage 1 grade 1 tubular tumor E/P+ER- approx 1.4 mm at 5 o'clock position in my right breast. I was offered bilateral breast reduction (mammoplasty) as a form of reconstruction and jumped on that like a duck on a…
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Looking for others with low risk, less than 2cm, IDC stage 1 grade 1HR+ HER2- on endocrine therapy
Are you like me? What endocrine therapy did you follow or are you following? Pre- or perimenopausal, stage 1, grade 1, low risk, node-negative, no genetic risk, screen detected ladies, let's hear from you! What were you prescribed and how have you changed it up over your therapy? What has worked for you? I've seen four…
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2017 BC Diagnosis…how are you doing?
Hello Friends:💐 It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in. I’m curious how my 2017 friends are doing. Have you had a recurrence? Is all going well? I’d love to know how everyone from 2017 is doing. I’m doing well. This site has been a huge support to me and I just want to thank you all again for your support. I look forward…
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October & Where do I fit?
November 11, 2024 I had a routine Mammogram. December 4th they did a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. December 30th I had a biopsy and was diagnosed with intermediate DCIS. January 21 2025 I had a lumpectomy but they didn’t get clear margins so I had a re-excision on February 5th. After healing I had radiation 5 days a…
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Large Lumpectomy vs Unilateral Mastectomy
Hello everyone, I am a 50-year-old woman recently diagnosed with stage 1A, grade 1, HER2-negative, hormone-positive breast cancer in my left breast. I had invasive ductal carcinoma confirmed in two locations. My genetic testing was negative for all cancer syndromes, and a sentinel lymph node biopsy showed no cancer.…
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Getting needle biopsy on Oct 7 2025 in Phoenix/Mesa AZ, would like oncology and surgeon recommen...
My maternal grandmother survived breast cancer back in the 1970s. (She died at 106 yrs about 15 yrs ago) . My sister is a breast cancer survivor (over 10 years now). It didn't happen to my mom. My father's half sister never got it. Mammogram found two somethings suspicious in my left breast, follow up ultrasound confirmed…
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Possible round 2 with cancer and scared
10 years ago I had idc stage 1 grade 2 in my right breast. Hormone receptor positive her- brca 1/2 negative Had lumpectomy, 25 rounds radiation and 5 boosts. 5 years of tamoxifen. Hysterectomy and oopherectomy in 2020 after issues with ovarian cysts and heavy bleeding. Had more genetic testing and nothing showed. Could not…
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Scheduled for Surgery in September 2025? Gather here to support one another!
Are you scheduled to have a lumpectomy or mastectomy in the month of September? 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"…
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I'm looking for advice re: my lumpectomy on Monday next week
I'll try to keep the background as short as possible—unfortunately, it is a bit of a twisted tale. I had a screening breast MRI in Sept. last year. It came back BI-RADS 5 (greater than 95% likely cancer). The targeted US showed a rather benign-looking nodule that was presumed to be the one seen on the MRI. An US-guided…
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August 2025 Surgery support thread
Add to the discussion below to share your scheduled surgery date, type of surgery, what you're doing to prepare, ask any questions you have about what to expect, share your experience after surgery, how you're recovering, tips to help others recover, products and other practical advice for those coming after you. We're all…
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Lumpectomy Planning: intraoperative margin techniques and need for a sentinel lymph node biopsy
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…
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Biozorb Marker Removal
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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Small breasts and lumpectomy
I have recently been diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I have a 2.7 cm mass at 12:30 on my right breast. When discussing lumpectomy vs mastectomy with my surgeon she said I may not be able to get by with a lumpectomy because my breasts are too small (I'm probably a large A to small B). Has any one had a lumpectomy…
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Are you having surgery in June 2025? Let's gather here to support one another!
Add to the discussion below to share your scheduled surgery date, type of surgery, what you're doing to prepare, ask any questions you have about what to expect, share your experience after surgery, how you're recovering, tips to help others recover, products and other practical advice for those coming after you. We're all…
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March/April 2025 Surgery Support Thread
Please gather here to get and give support. Feel free to share your type of surgery, date, and let us know how you're preparing and how you're doing post-surgery. We're all here for you!
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Scheduled for Surgery May 2025? Gather here for support!
Add to the discussion below to share your scheduled surgery date, type of surgery, what you're doing to prepare, ask any questions you have about what to expect, share your experience after surgery, how you're recovering, tips to help others recover, products and other practical advice for those coming after you. We're all…
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Advice for someone about to have breast surgery
Let's start a new thread to get this rolling!
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February 2025 Surgery Support Thread
Please gather here to get and give support. Feel free to share your type of surgery, date, and let us know how you're preparing and how you're doing post-surgery. We're all here for you!
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January 2025 Surgery Support Thread
Please gather here to get and give support. Feel free to share your type of surgery, date, and let us know how you're preparing and how you're doing post-surgery. We're all here for you!
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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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December 2024 Surgery Support Thread
Please gather here to get and give support. Feel free to share your type of surgery, date, and let us know how you're preparing and how you're doing post-surgery. We're all here for you!
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In Search of Holistic Treatment After Lumpectomy
Hello =) I am looking for like-minded people who would prefer to use holistic means rather than the traditional standard of care after surgery. What do you do? Intermittent fasting? Organic plant-based diet? No sugar/dairy? Quality supplements? Do you see a Functional Doctor for guidance? Do you get regular bloodwork work…
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History of Multiple, Bilateral Rapidly Growing Fibroadenomas
Hello everyone! I am mostly looking to hear of similar stories and to get advice for monitoring strategies. A brief background of my history: Don't have much breast cancer family history, besides my grandmother who got diagnosed when she was around late 70s. I found a lump in my breast when I was 14, further testing with…
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Swelling
Hi, this is for anyone who has had abnormal swelling - and I’m not saying I think it’s cancer but I know a lot of you have had other breast abnormalities, too. The area above my breast from my nipple to shoulder/clavicle has been swelling for the past year and I’ve had some clear discharge. I finally made an appointment…
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November 2024 Surgery Support Thread
Please gather here to get and give support. Feel free to share your type of surgery, date, and let us know how you're preparing and how you're doing post-surgery. We're all here for you!
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September 2024 Surgery Support Thread
Please gather here to get and give support. Feel free to share your type of surgery, date, and let us know how you're preparing and how you're doing post-surgery. We're all here for you!
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October 2024 Surgery Support thread
Please gather here to get and give support. Feel free to share your type of surgery, date, and let us know how you're preparing and how you're doing post-surgery. We're all here for you!
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2 surgeries later...
Was diagnosed with DCIS in September 2023. Was told it was high chance of spreading but was DCIS so not to worry as caught it early enough just to whip it out. Thats where it all started to go downhill. Went in a week before surgery to have a magseed placed to mark the target, the radiographer seemed to be having some…