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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 26, 2023 | Replies (43)Comment receiving replies
I had a lumpectomy with sentinel lymph node removal 2 weeks ago. Stage 1 invasive ductal. I had a lift with implants placed during the 5 hr. surgery. I’m not sure if I made the right decisions. It’s been a whirlwind since I was diagnosed in April. I feel lost and unlike myself. I’ll have radiation for sure and still waiting on tissue results. I was told the breast that receives radiation will harden and shrink. This is the least of my worries because obviously my health is top priority. Has anyone experienced this. I’m new here. I’m terrified. I will pray for your daughter.
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I was told the same as you that the radiation will hardened the best implant. I also had Immediate reconstruction. Diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma and in 1 lymph with cancer. All good margins. Radiation was suggested to me because of ONE lymph positive, the other 2 were clear. I feel like you, wonder if I made the right decision for direct to implant. At the time I didn't know that 1 lymph had cancer. More decisions to make. Ie radiation. I feel my Dr is being super aggressive. He wants 32 treatments, for my left breast, underarm and the center of my chest. Not sure if I will do it yet. Being terrified is an understatement.