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A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 29 2:13pm | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
My sentinel node biopsy yesterday showed no cancer spread to the lymph nodes! Now I have a post-op 10/31 and then can schedule radiation after that. Not sure how long it takes to heal from surgery but I am amazed when they essentially just glue the scar closed these days (just like when they did my lumpectomy). Applying ice & taking Tylenol. I have an Occ Therapy consultation 10/29 to see if there is any need to worry about Lymphedema.
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I am 43 and I had the same procedure as you, but mine was stage 1 with clear nodes and margines in only one surgery. Stage 0 is highly curable though, so dont worry too much, anyway, I didn't developed cording until 4 weeks after the surgery and Lymphedema 3 months after radiation. My surgery recovery wasn't bad I fell fine almost the entired time after surgery, but I was able to do weights at the gym after 6 weeks. The lymphedema is a real thing after radiation. It's not as bad for me, but it goes and comes back on and off. I go to the OT (occupational Therapy) to get my lymph nodes drainage manually. I am on Lupron and Letrozole and the medication side effects has done to me more than the surgery or radiation ever did. Good luck and keep us updated.
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That is certainly good news!!
Hopefully you heal pretty quick so that you can get to the next phase.
I will start radiation treatments next week. I’m scared. Sometimes I ask myself if I’m making the right decision.