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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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YvetteM
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21 days ago

Hello. I had a double mastectomy 3 months ago with some lymph nodes removed both sides. I did not do nipple sparing as I wanted the lowest risk of reoccurrence. My chest is totally numb- I can't really feel anything. Whilst this doesn't worry me too much, it has impacted intimacy.

 

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