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I was dx tnbc then determined BRCA2+, I did chemo hair thinned so I got head shaved. Made myself a chemo bag with things to distract me - music, reading, knitting, snacks, something to drink a small blanket. I ate high protein - made a shake with protein powder and Fairlife milk a higher protein milk sometimes drank high protein ready made drinks. Had port implanted - needle in hand before surgery hurt - afterwards someone said i could have asked for a shot to numb hand area before IV needle. Port was best thing left hands free during chemo treatment. After chemo had bilateral mastectomy. After healed from that had radiation. I think treatment - chemo, surgery, to radiation - to told now in remission- no evidence to cancer was about about 16-18 months. I also took lynparza for 18 months as precaution because BRCA2+.

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@bpknitter53

Hi

It seems like you’ve been through a lot. I can imagine the treatments have been stressful.

I am considering bilateral mastectomy.

How was your Pain experience following the bilateral mastectomy?

How are the cosmetic results? Did your MD use nipple sparing or nerve sparing surgery methods?

I have had a lumpectomy and (Radiation Oncology therapeutic regimens.

My heart goes out to you.

Thank you for your follow up.

Best,
F.