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@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?

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Posted: Mar 13 11:08am

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

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Discussion: upcoming lumpectomy

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Posted: 5 days ago

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

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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

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Posted: Mar 2 2:29pm

My plastic surgeon recommended Arnica and Bromelain. I bought them from AMAZON. The brand is Vitamedica....

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Discussion: Bruising With Bilateral Mastectomy

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Posted: Mar 6 9:19am

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

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Posted: Mar 19 9:48am

I had a Diep Flap procedure after a double mastectomy. I'm having an awful time with...

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Discussion: Fat Necrosis

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Posted: Mar 9 12:49pm

When I needed a biopsy and had a woman surgeon, I underwent anesthesia. When I had...

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Discussion: Has anyone had a painful biopsy? What was the explanation?

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Posted: Dec 27, 2025

@cmb93 I did see the Goldilocks option while doing research. The surgeons in my area from...

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Discussion: Aesthetic Flat Closure For Obese Women Bilateral Mastectomy

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Posted: Feb 28 5:28pm

@tinamaria1 Once I had a diagnose I was fortunate to have an oncology surgeon. I did...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 4:44pm

Yes! That was my main discomfort too! I had my surgery (double mastectomy) a little over...

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Discussion: Excessive fluid after lymph node removal

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Posted: Feb 28 8:33am

You will need help! You are groggy,sore, and won't remember if you have taken your meds...

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Discussion: Drain Care Can I Do It Myself?

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Posted: Mar 10 3:03pm

My breast surgeon approved my Estrodial cream insert for vaginal use and what I found online...

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Discussion: Experience with vaginal estrogen inserts

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Posted: Mar 15 7:06am

An oncology surgeon may not have the skill to eliminate dog ears, but a plastic surgeon...

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Discussion: Aesthetic Flat Closure For Obese Women Bilateral Mastectomy

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Posted: Feb 27 10:06pm

Thank you. I really am freaking out a little with the bruising. I can't take the...

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

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Posted: Mar 2 3:18am

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

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Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Thank you for your response. I meet with my surgeon on Tuesday and will do some...

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Discussion: I’ve had a bilateral mastectomy and it looks like I have a basketball

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Posted: Mar 8 8:53pm

@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

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Posted: 5 days ago

@jlam1950 Absolutely, put us out or for a male surgeon—you go first.

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Discussion: Has anyone had a painful biopsy? What was the explanation?

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Posted: Dec 28, 2025

@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

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Posted: Feb 1 1:10pm

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