Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Mine was 17mm idc, deep, close to the chest. Surgeon elected to go in from under the breast so the scar is in the crease where breast meets the chest wall. Barely visible. I was lucky in that there was surgical path department so she was able to get additional tissue for clear margins in the initial surgery. While I was given Tylenol with codiene, I only used it for a couple days. Actually, the worst pain was where lymph nodes were removed in the armpit. Luckily that was only when extra pressure wrap was removed (to shower) and only for the first week or so. Did chemo and radiation. Currently, affected breast is slightly larger than other one (which is apparently a little weird, radiologist said they usually shrink a little after radiation) but otherwise nothing visible.

Hi I completely understand the nerves I had lumpectomy July 29 25 I cannot believe I did it I got it done very minimal scar tumor was 1.2 cm very small I then had Rad for 5 days finished in Oct and here I am had post op Mamography in Jan alls great! Next Mamography/Sono will be in July - lumpectomy surgery is quick icing on off was key for me after surgery- Tylenol first day or two no issues at all good good luck on all😊

Hi,

I can imagine the diagnosis and upcoming surgery is stressful.

My tumor was about 7 mm and close to the outer perimeter of the Breast. The surgeon was excellent and the lumpectomy scar is barely noticeable. The cosmetic results were excellent.

Have you considered asking your surgeon if the scar will be minimal and mentioning you are very interested in minimal scarring while ensuring the surgery is appropriate?

If you like, you can request a hospital- Plastic Surgery consultation .

The discharge was same day and with minimal
modification to activitues. However, your MD surgeon will instruct as to keeping Bandages dry, bathing instructions and Not carrying weighted packages or bags in the side of the surgery.

Best

Susan

Hi, mine was 35 mm and I only took tylenol day after and went to work after 3 days. I do have desk job though. Make sure to do all the exercises after. My prayers.

I just had a lumpectomy on 02/27/26 and then a revision to get clear margins on 03/11/26. The surgeon injected local anesthetic both times. I had some pain that was managed by Tylenol after the first surgery. The only time I've had pain after the second surgery is when I lifted too much. So follow the restrictions the surgeon gives you. My breast is still somewhat numb. That doesn't bother me because i was having a lot of breast pain before my surgeries. The biggest side effect has been fatigue. My tumor was larger than yours and my breast looks fairly normal to me. I'm between a B and a C cup. I have to be able to lift without restrictions at work so I'm not sure when the surgeon will clear me for return to work. Good luck to you!

@babs28 Hello and hugs! Did your surgeon suggest any radiation or Letrozole treatment?
My Breast Team has surgery scheduled for me May 5 for lumpectomy 7 mm Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Er+ PR+ but HER-2 neg. 4 to 6 weeks after surgery I will have radiation for one week, then 5 years of Letrozole. Anyone else having all three for their tumor? Thanks and hugs to you all! Suzanne