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Surgery Day
I have lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node arranged for Feb 7 at RBWH . I would like to know what to expect on the day. Could you describe what surgery day was like for you please?
Hi MummaJ, I had the dye put in the day before the lumpectomy and was told they if found no cancer in the node on frozen section then nothing else would need to be done so I went home same day. Unfortunately pathology came back with cancer in the node so I had to have mastectomy & 12 nodes removed 5 days later after results but was back at work in 10 days. With the lumpectomy I had no pain & didn't take anything. The breast care nurse will provide you with a bra & you should be able to resume normal activities pretty quickly, good luck!