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Questions as I prepare for a lumpectomy: Tips please

Posted by jules2026 @jules2026, Apr 27 8:28am

Hello
I’m diagnosed with DCIS and have a lumpectomy scheduled for 5/11

I’m hoping you can share with me the experience after a lumpectomy
(1)Were you in pain for days weeks after?
(2) Can you wash your hair and shower normal after? If not, how many days before you can do so?
(3) anyone here has DCIS and not have radiation after?

Thank you

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 2 hours ago
In reply to @jules2026 "@brooklyn22 , I wanted to let you know that I had my lumpectomy 2 days ago..." + (show)
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@brooklyn22 , I wanted to let you know that I had my lumpectomy 2 days ago and the procedure went smoothly, I have minimal pain. Thank you for the support and sharing your experiences, I'm grateful

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@jules2026, glad to hear that the lumpectomy went well. I hope recovery continues to go well too. Was there anything you wish you had known before surgery? What is helping you during recovery?

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