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First surgery coming up
Hi, I have a lumpectomy and removal of lymph nodes coming up. I have been given lots of information about the surgery itself, but they haven’t said anything to me yet about managing afterwards ie wha...
From my experience, I had a Breast care nurse working with the Surgeon who gave me lots of information and self care. Hopefully you will have the same. Pathology after the initial surgery will confirm the type of Breast Cancer, future treatment and if there are clear margins with the removal of the nodes.
It is a scary time as it is an unknown but once this part is done you will have a clearer picture, understanding of where you are at and what, if any, are the next steps.
Take care
Thanks. I have been told all about what to expect medically in terms of possible treatment, but all I have been told is I will need two weeks off post surgery and I will be sore. As well as some of the possible nerve damage, swelling etc.