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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...
question on triple positive BC treatments
Had recently been diagnosed for BC, Triple positive. Just had my surgery. Lymphnode clear, small tumor. Waiting for the appointment with the Oncologist. The surgeon...
Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?
I am sorry if this is not the right forum. I know ADH is not cancer and this is a breast cancer forum, but I...
Is 7 weeks to wait for double mastectomy after chemo risky?
In July was diagnosed with IDC stage 2b. Mass in both breast and one positive lymph node. The surgeon said he didn't feel comfortable with...
Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma
I just talked to my surgeon, and now have to make the decision of a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. My cancer is in my right...
DCIS pathology
HiI had my surgery December 15th I just got my pathology this week and they originally told me my DCIS was insitu . I am...
Breast Implants Illness
Has anyone heard of Breast Implants Illness? My plastic surgeon stated that technically it hasn’t been an “approved issue” directly related to getting them. I...
Surgery options: Is laparoscopy ever used for lumpectomy? Savi Scout?
Is laparoscopy ever used for a lumpectomy? I have a 5mm dcis tumor that I'm now scheduling for a lumpectomy. My surgeon is going to...
No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?
Three months ago I was diagnosed with DCIS in two locations after two mammograms and a core needle biopsy at each site (same breast). Surgeon...
Breast MRI before prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction
I have had bilateral breast cancer with lymph node removal (2007 and 2018) and have learned that I have the CHEK2 mutation so am getting...
Anyone else have a divot after port removed?
Has anyone else found they were left with a deep divot after their port was removed? I attached a photo. My surgeon retired to stay...
How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.
I am 66 years old and I had a lumpectomy and oncoplastic breast reduction on June 23 after being diagnosed with IDC IA, pT1a, pN0(sn),...
Implants after reconstruction surgery losing their shape: Anyone else?
I was diagnosed with cancer in my left breast in 2016. I decided to have a double mastectomy and afterward I had reconstruction surgery. My...
Sudden pain along lumpectomy scar 4 months after surgery
I was awakened from my sleep with pain by my lumpectomy scar 4 months after surgery and 2 months after radiation. Was swollen and lumpy...
Chemo before breast cancer surgery
Hello. I was wondering if anyone had chemo before they had breast surgery and if so, how did it affect you. A friend has stage...
How long should I wait for an appt to get a second opinion?
Hi! I was diagnosed with DCIS by a local oncologist but I wanted a second opinion so I scheduled another appointment at a bigger cancer...
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...
After lumpectomy? What's next?
I had a lumpectomy on 9/14 for DCIS that was upgraded from grade 0 to grade 1-2 malignant micro aggressive via biopsys (2) (calcifications) report....
Plastic surgery: Do they ever go back & adjust mismatched breasts?
I don’t know what I can ask for or expect from the plastic surgeon at a comprehensive cancer center. I wasn’t sure if I should...
Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing
Hi, my name is Kelly and recently diagnosed with stage 0 - DCIS. I made the decision to have bilateral mastectomy with nipple and nerve...