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New diagnosis and Mastectomy
Hi 3 weeks ago I went for a mammogram and bingo I have now had a mastectomy to my left breast. Stage 2 N1 locally advanced invasive lobular breast cancer. Recommendation is chemo and radiotherapy. Jus...
Vangirl, they gave me some sort of anaesthetic during the procedure but it didn't work and I felt everything. My body went into the shakes and the only thing they offerred was a calmative. Something kicked in for the last ten minutes or so as I only felt pain for part of the stitching. Very traumatic. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.