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Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?
Hi, I was diagnosed with DICS ER- Multifocal in the fall. It has taken four months to get to this point in the process. Right...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 25 5:38pm
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, 2024
Should I be concerned about this breast pain?
I had bilateral stage 1 cancer and had lumpectomies and radiation 18 months ago (one lymph node removed as well). I've been doing great, except...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 28, 2024
I have to have EMG/ NCS test done as a result of leg muscles failure
I am beginning to be concerned. I have breast lymphedema. I am afraid of getting leg lymphedema from the EMG test with needle insertion. My...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 7, 2025
Rotator cuff tear after mastectomy surgery
Hi everyone, I am new to this group and am so glad I have found someone to share my experience with. I was diagnosed with...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 6, 2020
Has anyone had swelling in radiated armpit during radiation?
Hi, I am finishing the 2nd week of three weeks of radiation. Right breast, no nodes were taken, stage 1b, lobular. Of course I'm concerned...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 16, 2024
Healing from a bilateral 8 months ago
Hi, Any info you will share will be most appreciated. I had a dehiscence open for 4 months on the left side. So, I'm 2...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 9, 2023
What happens when all lymph nodes are removed from left chest area?
After a left breast lumpectomy and ten lymph node removals, then a follow-up surgery for clear margins last year, I have recently been diagnosed with...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 27, 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
Anyone forego radiation? Research, personal experience, outcomes
I’m 71 year old recently diagnosed with stage one grade 3 triple positive lobular cancer. To date I have had a lumpectomy and two sentinel...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 2, 2025
Swelling At SLNB Site Almost 3 Years Post-Surgery
Hello, Everyone! I have some noticeable swelling just above the scar from my sentinel lymph node biopsy. It is not at all painful or tender....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 23, 2024
To Radiate or Not to Radiate
I had both invasive (stage 2) and DCIS with 1 node involvement. I have been on Temoxifen for awhile and plan to continue. Had SMX...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 17, 2025
BP, IVs and blood draws after bilateral breast cancer w/node removal
I have had bilateral breast cancer with lumpectomy (both breasts) and lymph nodes removed on both sides. My tumor markers have risen...10 points over 4...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 19, 2019
Bright red swollen breast since lumpectomy
After three consultsl ì have finally found out that the swelling at the side of my breast is a seroma and the redness of my...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 22, 2025
Cellulitis and Sepsis just released from the hospital
I am looking for anyone out there who may have experienced cellulitis and/or cellulitis that became sepsis. I was hospitalized on IV antibiotics for 6...
Support Group: Skin Health
Last active: Sep 20, 2021