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Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 11 9:29pm | Replies (227)Comment receiving replies
Exactly what I said every surgery is different but it sounds like from what you are saying you didn’t have just a typical lumpectomy either. You said with your first one they were concerned with lung issues and with your second one you had a partial mastectomy so with the first one that would be a concern for a breathing tube and the second would not have been just a lumpectomy it would have been more invasive surgery. Yes everyone and every surgery and every situation is different. I probably didn’t state it correctly in my initial post and I didn’t mean to make anyone made but if it is a typical lumpectomy with no underlying issues and a healthy patient a breathing tube is not usually necessary. And again I am an Oncology Nurse who has 20 years experience.
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https://www.health.harvard.edu/medical-tests-and-procedures/excisional-biopsy-of-the-breast-a-to-z
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/in-depth/biopsy/art-20043922
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/breast-biopsy
I cannot let misinformation sit. To say that the only reason to have general anesthesia (where a breathing tube is used) is if you are having a mastectomy or have health complications is just plain false. I spent countless hours researching and reading, had 3 separate physicians recommend the same breast surgeon, had 2 consultations w/ the surgeon to discuss every single aspect of the excisional biopsy, including anesthesia and her years of surgical experience . If you read the above links you will find information that supports that excisional biopsies may require general anesthesia.
For those of you who face something similar, I had the Savi Scout inserted first thing in the morning, had the surgery around mid-day, spent time in the recovery room, then back in my out-patient room and then went home - about 12 hours in total. I have declined chemoprevention therapy, just had a clean mammogram and ultrasound, a successful visit w/ my surgeon who rightfully patted herself on the back for doing a great job concealing my 2 inch scar and I have a follow-up in the new year where I will have an MRI.
Be your own advocate. Ask questions, multiple times if you need to. Find people who will be on your side. Go with your gut and don’t let anybody tell you otherwise.