Worries/Questions regarding Mastectomy
Hello, I wasn't sure which section to place my question in so I went with newly diagnosed (hope that was ok). I am 56 and was diagnosed with Stage 3 HER2+ and ER+ breast cancer in July 2019. I had a...
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If you’re comfortable telling us... why are you having trouble accepting mastectomy and lymph node removal? Is it because you will lose a boob? Is it because you’re worried about pain after surgery and the recovery?
Stage 3 is a fairly high stage - one stage before Stage 4. You had lymph node involvement. Even though chemotherapy has essentially made the tumour into scar tissue, there’s no guarantee that every little itty cancer cell has gone.
Oncologists and surgeons have spent many years in this field and have many, many cancer patients.
Oncologists and surgeons have spent many years in this field and have many, many cancer patients.
If you’re worried about losing a boob, did they offer reconstruction to you? It’s amazing what surgeons can do.
if you’re worried about pain - my surgeries was essentially painless. It was my stomach that was more painful than anything else (due to DEIP reconstruction). Others can share their stories with you.
Maybe share your worries - and I’m sure many of the ladies will be able to share their experiences with you.
if you’re worried about pain - my surgeries was essentially painless. It was my stomach that was more painful than anything else (due to DEIP reconstruction). Others can share their stories with you.
Maybe share your worries - and I’m sure many of the ladies will be able to share their experiences with you.