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Breast Reduction/Lift Post Radiation
Hello all, I had Stage 1 ER/PR HER2- breast cancer in 2020. I had a lumpectomy, radiation and am currently on Anastrozole. I am considering...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 18 10:30pm
Constant pain after a lumpectomy and breast reduction.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2019. The surgeon talked me into getting a lump ectomy and a breast reduction. Which I did...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 7 7:52am
Anyone else have lumpectomy followed by breast reduction?
I was diagnosed with Grade 1 Er/PR+, HERS2negative BC on Jan 18. Lumpectomy for 6mm tumor with good margins all around and negative nodes. My...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 16 2:59pm
Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?
I’m 75 and the cancer surgeon will remove the cancerous tissue including lymph nodes and then the oncoplasticsurgeon will do a reduction on both breasts....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 10, 2023
Breast reconstrution: Anyone also have a breast reduction?
So I see the plastic surgeon next week to hear what he has to say about surgery. I currently am almost a C cup and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 20, 2023
Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)
I am a worried and hoping you wonderful ladies have some words of wisdom and comfort. Had lumpectomy and 3 nodes removed on Aug 21....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 19 11:48pm
Lower dose of Exemestane (<25 mg)
I started to take Exemestane to avoid some of the side effects that I had from Letrazole that made me extremely fatigued. Even though I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 20 12:17am
PASH with invasive ductal carcinoma
Recently diagnosed with grade 1 ER/PR+ HER2-, IVD in right breast. Second biopsy in same side of breast revealed benign condition called PASH. After reading...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 20 7:42am
Reduce dose of exemestane
After 3 months of debilitating joint pain with exemestane, I was told to try another AI. I don’t believe it will be better. So I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 13 6:29pm
Aromatase VS estrogen blocking supplements
I am not wanting to start taking aromatase medication due to all the side effects. Has someone had experience with not taking the aroma taters...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 6, 2020
Scar help? Anything to help them fade or smooth out?
In April I had lumpectomy and breast reduction. It's healed but the scars are still quite obvious which is to be expected. What I want...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 14, 2023
Compression Garment feels like torture: How do you get comfortable?
Following lumpectomy, SNLB, and breast reduction I have on a compression garment. Not sure but this thing feels a bit like a torture device. Should...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 16, 2023
Anyone have Mastopexy (Breast Lift Surgery) after Lumpectomy?
Hi I am under 45 and diagnosed with ICD stage 1. I have Lumpectomy scheduled and was recommended to have breast lift 2 weeks after...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 1, 2023
Prepping for Surgery
Ive been diagnosed with Stage O DCIS and I have surgery Tuesday. I'm scheduled for a lumpectomy and oncoplastic (breast reduction and lift on BOTH...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 5 6:09am
chemo resistant
I had been found to be chemo resistant...can't believe I had to go through all of the toxic reaction and hair loss for little if...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 19, 2019
New LCIS: Anyone taking raloxifene?
I am 5th year,after having TNBC, did ACT chemo and radiation. Diag was DCIS, first lumpectomy the margins weren't clear, second surgery got it. No...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 21, 2023
Best doc to follow up on lymphedema?
I’m 10 months out from lumpectomy for DCIS, no lymph nodes involved, and bi-lateral breast reduction and lift. Recovery is good. However, at about 5...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 28, 2023
Leoprolide and Tamoxifen effectiveness of reducing cancer reoccurrence
I am 41 and pre-menopausal, had invasive ductal carcinoma. Hormone and estrogen positive, HER2 negative. I had a bilateral mastectomy. My oncotype came back as...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 24, 2023
Anyone else diagnosed with IDC & ILC, at the same time?
Hello All,In November of 2021 I had a "normal" mammogram (always noted heterogeneously dense breasts) On Oct 7th I had a very long-awaited breast reduction...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 25 4:24pm
Worrying about surgery, partial mastectomies on both sides and
Reduction and lift. I’ve read up all I can, and I feel like what I’ve heard ranges from, hardly any pain at all and pretty...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 14, 2023