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lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

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

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My lumpectomy was 20 months ago .
I have a neat scar but dimpling .
Radiation shouldn’t be too bad . Look after your skin well with creams and rest up if you feel tired .
I had a low oncotype so didn’t need chemo .
It’s emotionally draining but does get better
I hope all goes well for you.

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Thanks for your comments. I had my surgery 10 days ago. Today my nipple hurts alot. I don't notice any infection. Last Wed. I crashed with no energy. Looks like I picked up a UTI no bacteria which indicated an infection due by the catheter they used. Emotions are high, crying a lot. Will see my oncologist on Thursday. Radiation? Stage 2, margins clear. ILC. The more information you might have would be great. Thanks

My lumpectomy was 5 months ago. Stage 2 - metastasized to lymph nodes. It’s been 2 months since my last radiation treatment and by the 3rd or 4th week, I felt really tired. About the 3rd day after my last treatment, my skin got darker and the blisters & peeling started. It was very painful, due to the size of breast, especially in the crease area. That stinging and redness started earlier. I asked about the hardness and was told it was seroma ( clear fluid buildup). Having sharp pains in my left breast, which my surgeon said, “ nerves”. I still experience slight tenderness around the nipple area and area under arm (nodes removal sight, has started to feel swollen and tender. I was instructed by my radiologist to continue my stretches and he would know if I do not. I see him again in November. I never thought I’d be the person to say, I am a breast cancer survivor patient, but here I am. I thank everyone for speaking your truth and being vulnerable and honest about what you have and are going through. This is how we educate ourselves and others. We’re truly blessed to be here and I am grateful & thankful for the opportunity to learn, share and grow from this journey with you all. To God be the glory. Have a beautiful blessed day.💕❤️💕🌸😇