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@jeaniebean

I decided not to. Then I had a fall in the hospital and hit the toilet with my right breast. I completely opened all the stitches in and out, and they just taped it closed. Took me 6 months to heal and I have a very ugly scar and a fliud bag that has come under my armpit. It is hard as a rock. This all happened thru covid, so another surgery to correct was out of the question. That was 4 years ago. I still have that hard fluid bump but for the most part it doesnt bother me anymore, and I am used to how it looks. Husband never cared, was just thankful we got it in time. I am 70 now......

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oh what an awful experience. It's amazing what can go wrong with all this. Feels like a slippery slope. My surgeon said; "After surgery, then you'll be done." I asked; "so no radiation?" and he said; "well maybe a little." When will I be clear of this? I am looking forward to peace of mind that others talk about after mastectomy.