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💗 October 2026 Surgery Support — Join Others Prepping for Surgery!💗
Having surgery in October—whether it’s a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, lymph node surgery, or another procedure? This thread is for you. This is your place to connect, ask questions, share updates, celebrate milestones, and support others who understand what it’s like to count down to surgery and navigate…
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💗 September 2026 Surgery Support Thread — You’re Not Alone!💗
Having surgery in September—whether it’s a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, lymph node surgery, or another procedure? This thread is for you. This is your place to connect, ask questions, share updates, celebrate milestones, and support others who understand what it’s like to count down to surgery and navigate…
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🎇Having Surgery in November 2026? Share Tips, Encouragement, and Experiences Here🎇
Are you scheduled for surgery in November — whether it’s a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, lymph node surgery, or another procedure? This thread is for you. This is your place to connect, ask questions, share updates, celebrate milestones, and support others who understand what it’s like to count down to surgery…
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Choosing to go flat?
I was just diagnosed with BC for the third time (20 years ago, 8 years ago, and now). Because I’ve had radiation twice, my treatment options are pretty limited. I am going to have a double mastectomy, and I’m considering going flat. I’d love to hear others’ experiences with going flat, including anyone who considered it…
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Mastectomy supplies to donate
Hi everyone! I have some gently used mastectomy supplies that I would love to pass on to someone that needs them. Everything has been washed. 5 size medium shirts with drain pockets: two short sleeve (given to me at the hospital so they aren't pretty but comfortable and functional), 2 sleeveless, and one tank top 3 size…
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How can breast symmetry be corrected when tissue expander pockets have formed at different heights?
I had a bilateral mastectomy with immediate above-the-muscle tissue expander reconstruction a few months ago, and I’m trying to figure out how to achieve the best possible symmetry with the implant exchange. My breasts were naturally symmetrical before surgery, so I’m struggling with the possibility of ending up with…
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Representing Flat Closure at Cancer Walks
I hosted a booth at our recent Making Strides walk boosting visibility for aesthetic flat closure. We had at least 6 flatties attending, five of us were openly flat, and three of us were showing our scars. I had a really interesting chat with some high school cheerleaders whose team had shown to perform and cheer for the…
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RE: zero compression bra rec
Hi I had a unilateral mastectomy, lymph node biopsy and tissue expander placement sept 25. My reconstruction surgeon said no compression but I am desperate for something to wear. My other breast is large with droop and I have zero dressings only dermabond. I was only post up with dressing that has since been removed. I…
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Reconstruction with reduction. Help pls!
Maybe this has been covered before, but I couldn't find quite what I'm looking for, so I'm hoping some of you can share your experiences! I was diagnosed with Stage 0 DCIS about two weeks ago. I have a strong family history of breast cancer, and I've always known what decision I would make if my number ever came up. So, in…
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Double Mastectomy 10 Years Later
Hello Ladies! When I was diagnosed in 2014, my son was a toddler and I could not afford the recovery time. I so wanted to get both breast done. I actually wanted to go smaller. I have always had big dense breasts. Now I've put on a ton of weight from menopause and my breast are out of control as well as each shaped…
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Double Mastectomy for DCIS too much?
My plastic surgeon let me know due to the amount that any form of a lumpectomy and radiation would leave my impacted side quite disfigured. Knowing that I have decided to have at least a single mastectomy with reconstruction. with hormone positive that still leaves me needing tamoxifen. I also have extremely dense breast…
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Nipple sparing on previously radiated breast. Has anyone done this?
Recently diagnosed with DCIS and lumpectomy removal of it. Yet i have a history of having BC 12 years ago at age 40. So my right breast was radiated. still the skin looks good but also had an incision around the areola. Im Opting for a mastectomy. the breast surgeons all say no nipple sparing. high chance of complications…
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Mastectomy bra recommendations?
Hi all, Having a unilateral total mastectomy with lymph node biopsy in a couple weeks. I know i need a front closure special bra but can anyone help? My other breast is a DD and I love an underwire. I know that is not an option. Any brand recommendations? Also, what size?? Thank you!
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💗 August 2026 Surgery Thread — You're Not Alone. Come Share, Ask, Update & Support One Another 💗
If you have surgery coming up in August —whether it's a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, lymph node surgery, or another procedure—this thread is for you. This monthly Roll Call is more than a list of surgery dates. It's a place to find people who truly understand what it's like to prepare for surgery, count down the…
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Newly diagnosed with Stage3
Hello everyone, I am new here and am looking for a place for encouragement and support. My journey started back in Jan/Feb 2026 when I felt a rather large lump in right breast. Mammo in April was inconclusive, diagnostic mammo and ultrasound in May were inconclusive and just showed very dense breast tissue. MRI with…
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Favorite No-Underwire Bras?
HI all, Which no-underwire bras do you love for post-mastectomy or lumpectomy? Why?
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Breast implants
I just turned 43 and was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3 & high grade ductal carcinoma in situ. Im planning on a bilateral masectomy. Im meeting with my surgeon on Tuesday. Im having a hard time deciding on if I want to get implants or not. My question is how did you decide on reconstructive surgery or…
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Liver Nodules
Hello :) I was diagnosed on 4/10 and had a double mastectomy on 5/18. I have a DIEP reconstruction scheduled for 9/2. I had to have a CT Abdomen to map out my veins and make sure everything looked fine for surgical planning. They found a 4 mm liver nodule. I have been taking Tamoxifen and over the last 6 weeks have lost…
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Recovery Timelines
Hi everyone, I hope you're all having a great week so far. I'm newly diagnosed with DCIS, and will be having a BMX with AFC in the coming weeks. The surgical team have advised that the hospital stay will be between 3-7 days (I live in Australia). I’d love to hear everyone’s recovery timelines! I'm prepping meals and my…
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What is one thing you wished you knew about DCIS or any breast cancer diagnosis??
I went into my post DCIS diagnosis under the false assumption that my lumpectomy on the right breast and reduction on both was a one and done deal. I was not prepared for the roller coaster of events that occurred post surgery. DCIS in the 3X biopsied benign left breast, a left mastectomy, tissue expander placement,…