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Breast surgeon questions

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 26, 2023 | Replies (34)

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@kellyc14

Kudos to you @whyme2023 for gathering so much info prior to surgery from this great group. I didn’t stumble upon this forum until after my treatment was complete. I had DCIS, stage 0, surgery (twice- two different surgeons/hospital systems) , followed by radiation. I followed similar suggested path to what you are planning.
The biggest thing I would say is, like any doctor, be sure you are 100% comfortable with your surgery team. While I was nervous going into my first surgery, I had a really bad feeling that day about everything and it got worse with each person I met (nurses, anesthesiologist, etc.) I should have trusted my instincts. My sister was with me that day - she said the same thing- everyone (all patients) treated like an inconvenience. We also felt ill-informed and as if they were springing info on us last minute. I know that there is a 10+% chance the margins won’t be clear in any lumpectomy but of course that was me. My surgeon had zero empathy for the situation. I changed hospital systems and surgeons immediately.
Best decision I ever made. I don’t doubt the medical ability of my first team, but the experience was 1000% better in every way at the 2nd system.
I wish you a speedy recovery and peace in all of your decisions. Trust your gut. 🙂

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So sorry to hear of problems with your first experience. This is the type of thing that we need to feel comfortable and cared for at every turn. So glad the second go round was much better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and may you be happy and healthy going forward 🙏🥰