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lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Apr 18 9:18am | Replies (27)

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thanks for responding. Lumpectomy was 1 week ago. I'm still healing. Was surprised after surgery that much of my breast was smaller. My nipple was inverted. No one told me this would happen. My Surgeon doesn't give much information even when ask questions. He keeps telling me to keep being empowered. I did find out I had stage 2 and my margins came back clear. I'm 80 years old, not looking forward to radiation. How are you doing?

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I am well right now, thanks for asking. I am not going to tell you the last 20 years have always been easy, but I believe it has been worth it to have the time with my family and friends.
My breast is much smaller as well and pretty disfigured, I honestly wish I had been granted a mastectomy. I would have stayed flat. Now I just wear compression bras most of the time I am outside the house, and none when I am home. 😂 If I was really distressed by it, I might talk to breast surgeon or even get fitted for a filler.
Radiation was easy compared to chemo, but be prepared for some fatigue. Are you going to have a period of healing first?

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Just turned 65. Had my lumpectomy Aug of this year. I agree they dont give enough info especially follow through. They should offer classes that show pictures and normal recovery times. They ask you if you are in a good place and if you say yes, no psych care. At first, you think everything will look semi normal, after several months when the reality sinks in you need some extra counseling or at least some more questions answered. By that time you are case history and they dont offer anything, and are too busy and dismissive. I had mine through SSM Health in STL. Their care was good through treatment, except for not enough info and followup.