Recurrence of breast cancer
I've just been diagnosed with a recurrence in the same breast exactly two years after my lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation treatment in 2009. Absolutely devastated as this is a different cancer,...
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That's alot per boob! I'm ok for the time being with my prosthesis.I have had so many operations over the last few years(3 on my ankle and 2 on my boob)that I can't face anymore .I don't get lymphodema but my arm sometimes aches or feels heavy.I try to remember to do the lymphatic massage on it and that helps. Ofcourse I have to be careful not to injure it,have needles or blood pressure done on it. I am thinking what a big operation you'll be going through this week- physically and emotionally.Make sure you are high on painkillers when they take the dressings down post op.Seems to lessen the shock.Second time round you kinda know the drill.But seeing a scar where your boob used to be takes some adjusting.Will be thinking of you-jump back online when you get home.
Tonya xx