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Extent of numbness following double mastectomy
Hi! I’ve recently been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer and require a double mastectomy. I’ve been trying to come to terms with the need for this treatment. I’m wondering if some of the lo...
Winter
22 hours ago
double mastectomy
mastectomy
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Review
Hi Everybody I was just wondering if anyone on here went public at petermac and had Dr Sophie Nightingale as their breast surgeon, Im struggling to find reviews so was hoping someone on here had ha...
Tangerine
6 days ago
mastectomy
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Radiation post DIEP
Hello all, I am exactly 4 weeks post double mastectomy and DIEP (including complete node clearance) which I had after 6 months of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. I had TNBC in my right breast with 3 node...
M0nP
7 days ago
chemotherapy
diep
double mastectomy
side-effects
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Mastectomy question
If I needed a mastectomy, can I get fat there immediately in the same op? My doctor said something about implants before radiation as a no, but does it mean implants or your own tissue would be ok...
kitkat5
7 days ago
mastectomy
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Breast reduction and the risk of recurrence
Hi everyone, I wasn't sure which category and forum to post in; hopefully this one makes sense. I had a lumpectomy in December 2017 (left breast) which was followed by chemo (hello menopause!) and ...
greenfrog6
10 days ago
surgery
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Reluctant about mastectomy
This is awesome that a supportive community like this is available. My mum was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She has had an initial lumpectomy and now requiring a mastectomy. She's strugglin...
constance
18 days ago
lumpectomy
lymph nodes
mastectomy
278Views
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6Comments
Post‑Surgery Fluid Leak on One Side
I’m 48 and one week post–bilateral wide excision with right‑side axillary clearance for invasive lobular breast cancer on R) side. I still have one drain on the right, but my left breast (which has...
Marto123
1 month ago
lymph nodes
post-surgery
side-effects
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2Comments
Managing hot flushes & mastectomy?
Hi there! I’m 43 and just had my last round of chemo for her2+ breast cancer. I’ll be having surgery in 2.5 weeks, likely a double mastectomy. I’m Australian but I live in Paris, so it’s winter here ...
BCinParis
1 month ago
double mastectomy
flat closure
114Views
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4Comments
Electing to have double mastectomy?
I apologise in advance for not necessarily knowing all the correct terms when I am asking this question! I was diagnosed three weeks ago with invasive lobular cancer in my right breast. I also had on...
Motherly39
1 month ago
diep
double mastectomy
186Views
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3Comments
Post L) mastectomy.
Just wondering. If you've had a one side mastectomy. How long were you in hospital for? How many drains did you have and how long were they in for?
TannieT
1 month ago
mastectomy
266Views
1like
13Comments
Tips for post surgery home care?
Hello. Thanks for all the posts, they are so, so helpful. First time posting for me :) I'll be having a single mastectomy, heart side in about a month (waiting for date to be confirmed). I'm wonderin...
ang3
2 months ago
flat closure
mastectomy
post-surgery
202Views
0likes
9Comments
Axilla and bilateral therapeutic mammoplasty surgery
Hi everyone. A newbie to this site and find this content of great comfort and assistance - thank you all. I had this surgery 2.5 weeks ago and still in a fair amount of discomfort. Bruising and swell...
FeelingGood2025
2 months ago
post-surgery
Reconstruction
106Views
1like
4Comments
Single mastectomy
Hello, I have just had a single mastectomy right side. I was wondering if I wear my post op bra or should i not wear one any while I have my drainage in? Will my bras rub on my stitches & drain? I...
ladybug
2 months ago
mastectomy
93Views
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1Comment
Left sided mastectomy. Bras?
So next week I will be having a left sided mastectomy. So will be flat on one side - post surgical - and the other side I'm a DD cup. What do I wear afterwards? Do I wear a bra with an insert it ...
TannieT
3 months ago
flat closure
mastectomy
134Views
0likes
7Comments
Cryoablation & Breast Cancer. FREEZING the tumour via MRI! The treatment of the future?
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=2233946977028488 Cryoablation for breast cancer is a minimally invasive procedure where extreme cold is used to destroy cancerous cells. A thin, needle-like pr...
arpie
4 months ago
surgery
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DIEP fails in surgery
Hi everyone, just wondering if any one went in for a Double DIEP surgery and because there were complications had to have a double TRAM instead? My surgeon is saying if I start with a DIEP I have to ...
Wishful
4 months ago
breast-reconstruction
surgery
263Views
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4Comments
Anxious wait
Hi all, I’ve been waiting since end of June for a surgery date (they originally only found DCIS in my right breast). Last week the surgeon told me they’ve also found mixed DCIS/LCIS invasive triple ...
Annabannana
4 months ago
double mastectomy
117Views
1like
1Comment
Struggling to make surgery/reconstruction decision
Hi everyone I have been diagnosed with high grade DCIS with an MRI showing a potential small spot of invasive cancer in my right breast. I have to have a mastectomy and I am booked in for surgery ne...
Jamie350
4 months ago
diep
double mastectomy
mastectomy
282Views
0likes
9Comments
Looking for suggestions after double Mastectomy
Hi everyone. How good is this website? I have learnt so much. I have been recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer 😒 and will be having a double mastectomy in the coming weeks. I am looking for sugge...
Meldarbs
4 months ago
double mastectomy
post surgery
surgery
254Views
1like
5Comments
Lobular carcinoma in-situ
Today finally found out the I've a lobular carcinoma in-situ in my right breast. I've booked in for surgery on 20th October for right breast - dcis in-situ & right breast lobular carcinoma in-si...
huppy
4 months ago
lumpectomy
87Views
0likes
2Comments

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