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JacquiS
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4 months ago

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...
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MichelleP
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4 months ago

I too are having my first lumpectomy and removal of lymph nodes next mth I have a breast care nurse she gave me lots of information and she signed me up for a berlei post surgery bra which I have now received .

breast cancer gave me her Moblie number to contact her with questions which I had done yesterday.

 

good luck with your operation 

  

 

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JacquiS
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4 months ago

Thanks. I know the centre I go to has a breast care nurse but I haven’t heard anything about being referred to her. Guess I will find out 🤷‍♀️

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    AuDreHDer
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    3 months ago

    Same - likely at my first hospital meeting. Have you had yours yet?

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      JacquiS
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      3 months ago

      I haven’t seen a nurse yet, but surgery is tomorrow so I will see what happens then. The physio I saw on Friday was great though and have me lots if information so I am feeling much better about it all.

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