Goldilocks procedure
Moderator moved @Maxi3 comment to own dedicated discussion: maxi3 sydney Member Posts: 1 ✭ 1:55PM Hello to everyone!! I am hoping to find out if anyone underwent a “Goldilocks procedure” for their reconstruction? AND with flap or implant reconstruction do you lose full feeling in your breasts? Many thanks for any information Stay strong xxx
Waiting for Appointment after Referral Peter Mac
Hello friends, I am newly diagnosed with invasive carcinoma found on a routine mammogram and need a lumpectomy and radiation. I have heard all the advice about not being in a big rush to cut it out asap but I'm curious how long you waited after the referral for Peter Mac? I know it's cat A for surgery (>30 day wait). Trying to keep my anxiety under control but having some idea would help a lot. Hope wherever you are on the treatment path you are feeling good 🙏🏼
Information on reconstruction after Mastectomy please
Hello and thanks to all on this forum. I was informed on Wednesday that instead of having 2 lumpectomies on 10/2 on my Lobular cancer they will have to perform a Mastectomy as MRI showed more cancer than Ultrasound. I need to decide by Tuesday 31/1 about a reconstruction (if that’s even possible) can anyone help with their experiences please? I am a bit of an emotional wreck, 66 years old. Thank you
A Canadian Booklet on what to expect with basic Breast Cancer Surgery
Hi guys I've just found this little booklet on explaining the basics of what to expect with your breast cancer surgery - it is written in a very 'easy to understand' way without scaring the crap out of you. Obviously, if you have a more serious diagnosis, there will possibly be more involved surgery occurring .... but I hope that this may answer some of your initial questions, when you hear those dreaded 3 words ....You Have Cancer. Everyone's case is individual .... and procedures may vary from one to another - so check it out - write down ANYTHING that you don't understand .... and put those questions either to your Breast Care Nurse or your surgeon when next you see them - preferably before the op! take care. xx
Decisions on surgery
Hi sadly I have just joined all you wonderful people. I have been diagnosed and given my surgery date. Need some help as I really don’t know what I’m doing and my mind is going around in circles. Breast screen mammogram found a 3cm lump and the ultrasound found another 6mm tumour. Biopsy confirmed cancer. Surgeon is going to try a lumpectomy as I have large breasts (DD) and am not able to get reconstruction as I have other issues. The tumours are on seperate sides of the breast. I just wondered for the ladies who have larger breasts what a mastectomy is like? For people who have had a lumpectomy did you have a tumour in different quadrants?