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Winter
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1 month ago

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...
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Annabannana
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1 month ago

Hi Winter,

I had a double mastectomy direct to implant (skin and nipple sparing) 3 months ago. I’m surprised how much sensation i still have. I only have numbness under my armpit where they took lymph nodes, which doesn’t really bother me or impact functioning (except I can’t feel putting deodorant on!). No sensation in my nipples though, which was the saddest part for me.

all the best x