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No sentinel lymph node removal with early-stage breast cancer?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 2 10:34am | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
My doctor mentioned that he could remove no lymph nodes while standing in the hallway. I had the surgery, and he removed 9 perfectly good lymph nodes. I have had lymphedema after surgery and whole body looks terrible shoulder cracks. It is painful. You will need someone to help you if you are like me and could barely hold a cup of water. Couldn't even mouse for a long time. My hand still keeps me awake 8 months after. The plan was to test 1 lymph node on each side as I had stage 1 on both breasts. I called another hospital a few days after the surgery and was told by a doctor that he would not take my doctor's leftovers. I found out recently *heard on the news that the hospital I went to has a grade D in surgery. My surgeon was a 5 out of 5 on the net . . . ! queston mark!! I was awake last night looking at my veins that are visible through my skin. My skin looks like someone who just lost 100 lbs. very saggy, etc. I wish someone would tell me how it is OK for me to be treated like this and what they would advise. I have had an open wound ever since month 3 after surgery. I am concerned about how I will get it repaired with having so many lymph nodes removed. Your life could be forever altered like mine. If you are like I was before surgery you don't have your normal brain to absorb it all, because your brain wants to kick out the miserable stuff. I did not know anything about breast cancer. Can anyone tell me what they would do in my present situation. I have been treated very differently by medical staff after surgery. I made it known to the doctor right off the bat that a plan to test 1 lymph node on each side that morphed into having 9 good lymph nodes removed was not something that I thought was fine. My PA thinks it is fine. Other doctors think it is fine or say nothing. People are very ignorant about the lymph nodes they do lots of good things for you including fighting cancer. Try to get all the knowledge you can and get at least one more opinion. I did not. So much for trusting the doctor.
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I’m so sorry you suffer so much from that surgery. My understanding is that surgeon only removes 2 lymph nodes if the sentinel lymph node biopsy is performed. Why 9 perfect good ones? This could be his skeleton in the closet. The goal right now is focusing on getting healed properly. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sending love and positive thoughts to you. Hugs.
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I am truly sorry for all you have been through + hope my story will help you.
I had my early stage breast cancer surgery at Mayo after I traveled from out of state for a 2nd opinion.
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I had a lumpectomy + 14 lympy nodes removed = only 3 were positive. I am comfortable with this many lympy nodes removed as I understand breast cancer is a serious medical diagnosis = and breast cancer cells try to travel through the lymphatic system...
Certainly the added precaution of removing extra lymph nodes was warranted! I am glad this was done 😇🙏✨️🎀✨️
My recovery was excellent + I stayed on site after my surgery for follow up as I still lived out of state.
Once my drainage tube was removed post surgery + my stoma closed = I gently resumed my unique aquatic program called The Burdenko Method. It truly helped stimulate my bodys ability to self heal.
Since then = I have been so impressed with the foundation of Mayo Standard of Care "The Needs of the Patient Come 1st" that I MOVED to be closer for follow up medical care = how's THAT for patient satisfaction? 💖
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I am sorry that you had to go through that situation. Now you need to find a doctor who can help you heal. Did you you go back to your surgical team and tell them about not being able to heal? What happened? You should be completely healed. Did you sign a consent form the day of your surgery stating what exact surgeries would be done? What did it say? That absolutely was supposed to be done.
The doctors, nurses, and patient advocates, are all going to protect one of their own, not you. I went through this at my hospital, after my problems with my mastectomy. Get help with your healing. You might have to go to a doctor in another county. You also might need physical therapy. Consult with a large medical malpractice law firm. You have two years to pursue a lawsuit, if warranted. Please do not mention a lawsuit, or your anger with your surgeon, to any doctors, they do not want to hear it. You will feel better once you get good help with healing, and rehab, and empowered with new knowledge about your rights.