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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
3 days ago
double mastectomy
mastectomy
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Recovery after axillary clearance
I had axillary clearance 12 days ago with the removal of 13 lymph nodes. I’m a bit bowled over by the severity of the aftermath of the surgery, including nerve damage and cording. I’m most concerned ...
Rob1
4 days ago
lymph nodes
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Prosthetic
Hi there, this is my first post. I have had a single mastectomy of the right breast in October 2026 and recently given the all clear to get myself a prosthetic. I got an Amoena gel prosthetic which ...
HKG67
6 days ago
mastectomy
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Post Mastectomy discomfort
HI, I had a left Mastectomy end Sept 2025. I have healed up okay. However, I have always had this really "tight" feeling under my arm and there appears to be a hard area, like a muscle that has been ...
TannieT
12 days ago
mastectomy
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One night stay thoughts
Hi all, I am going in for a mastectomy, reconstruction and symmetry reduction and lift and was advised if all goes well I will only be staying over one night in hospital, Im wondering how you all fe...
Tangerine
13 days ago
mastectomy
post-surgery
Reconstruction
119Views
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6Comments
Looking for Breast Surgeon recommendations on Mornington Peninsula
Recently diagnosed DCIS in right breast and now looking for breast surgeon on Mornington Peninsula, Vic. If anyone has any recommendations for surgeon in this area based on lived experience I’d be ve...
MelK
13 days ago
lumpectomy
mastectomy
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Will I be ok?
Will I be ok if I get a single mastectomy? I dont think emotionally I will cope. But I know i have to cope. Due to radiation I believe they dont do a reconstruction immediately. Im big breasted a...
kitkat5
18 days ago
mastectomy
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Diagnosed with Grade 1 DCIS and with pre-existing Cardio disease wish to do mastectomy
Looking for info and experience of people with both pre-existing Cardio disease and now diagnosed with Grade 1 DCIS, has gone ahead to successfully did a Mastectomy surgery? I am a public hospital ...
KCO
18 days ago
surgery
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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
24 days ago
chemotherapy
diep
double mastectomy
side-effects
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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
1 month ago
mastectomy
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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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago
lumpectomy
lymph nodes
mastectomy
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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
2 months ago
lymph nodes
post-surgery
side-effects
108Views
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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
2 months ago
double mastectomy
flat closure
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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
2 months ago
diep
double mastectomy
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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
3 months ago
mastectomy
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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
3 months ago
flat closure
mastectomy
post-surgery
251Views
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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
3 months ago
post-surgery
Reconstruction
139Views
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
4 months ago
mastectomy
117Views
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1Comment

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