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@sandyjr

I am trying to get input from people that are or have been in my position. It seems that the people that respond are talking about having it done with breast cancer surgery or for breast cancer surgery. I understand that it is something I can do that would benefit me IF I have a cancer that no one knows about. If I do not have any cancer which is probably the case, then I do not want to set myself up to have lymphedema. I would like to hear from someone that has had a lot of time after their cancer facing the same decision and wondering what their personal experience is/was.

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I’ve seen four surgeons and they all say the risk of lymphadema is low… but I feel like their cookie cutter approach doesn’t work for sensitive people