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Surgery and tail-end of a cold?
Hi everyone - I had a lumpectomy three weeks ago after a high grade DCIS diagnosis. Was due to go back last week for a re-excision to ensure clear margins but I’d caught a monster cold in the meanti...
Hi CattyB - I am so sorry to see you joining us here, but you're in the right spot for support and ongoing information re your treatment xx
If you still have a cough/lung issue, I would suggest that you ring the hospital today (that you are booked in for surgery tomorrow) - and ask their advice. Normally, if you are still unwell, it would be cancelled & rescheduled. They normally don't like giving anaesthetic to anyone with lung congestion.
I hope you are feeling better soon & can go ahead with the revision surgery xx
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