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@vlarenne, how did the meeting with the surgeon go? Did you have the biopsy?

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Discussion: Scanxiety: how can I manage my out of control emotions?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 7:18pm

Hi, I can imagine the diagnosis and upcoming surgery is stressful. My tumor was about 7...

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Discussion: Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 2:38pm

I just had a lumpectomy on 02/27/26 and then a revision to get clear margins on...

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Discussion: Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 9:48am

My tumor was located in breast ductal area. The surgeon incision was circular along the areola...

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Discussion: Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 10 hours ago

@karenzm Perhaps switching too fast?? I think you have to give yourself a little bit of...

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Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 3:27pm

Yes! I had oncoplastic surgery on the right with a reduction and a reduction on left...

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Discussion: Nipple tenderness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

Have just recently been diagnosed with ICL and they have told me I could do a...

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Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 10:11am

It would be better, I think, to see an oncology surgeon, not a plastic surgeon, if...

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Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

@betty009 thank you for reply, glad all is well with you...btw did you know if it...

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Discussion: Pagets breast cancer right nipple..anyone have it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 11:08am

@sue417 Yes, it always felt that after my lumpectomy, the surgeon also removed a third gear....

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Discussion: Post radiation after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 7:55am

@triciaot great idea on the bathing suit. I will check if a plastic surgeon is a...

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Discussion: invasive lobular carcinoma and invasive lobular in situ

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 1:10pm

It seems to make sense that the surgeon just waits until they are doing the Mastectomy...

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Discussion: How do they know Tumor Close To Chest Wall before surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 11:39pm

I question whether a plastic surgeon isn’t better suited to do surgery on the breast. It...

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Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

@birdie60 i feel your anxiety..and agree with your long-term plans if recurrence... I just got biopsy...

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Discussion: DCIS Treatment Plan

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 8:31am

You should see a breast surgeon. Many years back I had a lump that did not...

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Discussion: Palpable Lump not visible on scans..what now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I am so sorry to hear that and hope you will eventually find a surgeon who...

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Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

@nataliehope I was quite large breasted and since lumpectomies were on two sides of one breast,...

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Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2020

I am black and blue on both flanks. They took a CT. The only thing I...

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Discussion: Thank you for your helpful tips to help me prepare for surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 9:37pm

I am not sure why you didn't get an onec score? Ask your breast surgeon, this...

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Discussion: What are the effects of Herceptin for HER2 positive? Not doing chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 2:29pm

@babs28 Hello and hugs! Did your surgeon suggest any radiation or Letrozole treatment? My Breast Team...

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Discussion: Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago