The Breast Cancer Clubhouse
A clubhouse is a common space where members of a club gather and socialize.
Directions: This is an informal space, a multipurpose room to be used as you like. Introduce yourself and tell us your story! Ask a question! Tell us what’s on your mind! As always, you may withhold your real name and other identifying details to protect your privacy. To write a post, click on “Start a New Post.” To reply to someone else’s post, click on its title.
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By PKCG, 3 months ago
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| First off, I would like to thank all of you that have taken the time to give my your feedback. Hearing your journeys and how you have made your decisions is meaningful to me and gives me hope that I w... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By PKCG, 3 months ago
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| Thank you for your feedback. Since I first posted, I have seen my oncologist who is also leaning towards mastectomy for me. It is still an option to do lumpectomy but since I have 3 spots, and they al... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By PKCG, 3 months ago
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| Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I am so sorry that you had to undergo cancer twice, but am happy that you are now healthy. I will have a few more appts before my surgery but for now I am l... | ||
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RE: 11 year survivor!
By cleo, 3 months ago
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| Congratulations on being 11 years cancer free! Sounds like you're doing great. I'm happy for you! It is inspiring to hear from people like you who offer hope and express gratitude instead of bitternes... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By YoliV5590, 3 months ago
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| Hello and first of all, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Hopefully you find this forum of women helping to answer questions and provide support, comforting. I had a very similar situation of D... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By BCsister, 3 months ago
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| I had the same diagnosis but with Her 2 Low and spread to the lymph nodes and had 12 lymphs removed along w a double mastectomy. I had Dr Shook too. And Dr Martin. Both amazing! I did the double maste... | ||
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11 year survivor!
By momoftwo, 3 months ago
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| Today is my 11-year cancer-free anniversary! In some ways, it feels like forever ago; in other ways, it was like yesterday. As I type this, I am tearing up thinking about the day I received the news. ... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By janedoe7, 3 months ago
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| @Ironmom5, the lobular in your right breast is a good point! I don't often second-guess my decision to do a lumpectomy, but when I do, that's exactly what I worry about. I had lobular in my left breas... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By Ironmom5, 3 months ago
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| It is definitely a hard decision, and it's wonderful that you are reaching out for advice and support. I am HER2 and estrogen positive, and I had a double mastectomy in late May. At the time, I though... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By Gwoodhood, 3 months ago
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| Hello, it’s a hard decision and I can relate. I had the option 1 year ago and ultimately decided to do a double mastectomy for a few key reasons: 1. I heard it was had to do a mastectomy later if you ... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By PKCG, 3 months ago
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| My sister had a rough time with her mastectomy & then reconstruction . And yes, the possibility of an easier recovery with the lumpectomy & not having to miss as much work makes this option so... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By janedoe7, 3 months ago
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| I'm sorry to hear that you've been diagnosed with breast cancer. May I ask what caused you to rethink your choice? Did you speak to someone who had a rough experience with a mastectomy? Are you concer... | ||
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Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
By PKCG, 3 months ago
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| Hello- I recently was diagnosed with invasive ductal CA. I am estrogen/progesterone + & HER2 -. Genetic testing results are still pending. I have 3 small lesions in the same quadrant of my L breas... | ||
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Preparing for Flat Aesthetic Closure
By Helen, 3 months ago |
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| I highly recommend that work of Amanda Savage Brown, PH.D, LCSW and her book "Busting Free" It can be found on Amazon. Grief is one thing that I didn't think I would have after my mastectomy and didn'... | ||
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RE: How are you handling your high risk diagnosis?
By Helen, 3 months ago
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| I handled my high risk breast cancer dx with a nipple sparing mastectomy after being monitored through mammographies, ultrasounds, and MRIs for about 5 years at St.Luke's high risk breast clinic. I ha... | ||