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RE: Radiation experiences
By Lms7663, 11 hours ago
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| @iamasurvivor That is great to hear. I hope I have a similar experience. | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Lms7663, 11 hours ago
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| @buttercup Great advise. I will make note of the great suggestions. | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Lms7663, 11 hours ago
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| @kpiitzer02 Thanks for the heads up. | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By Lms7663, 2 days ago |
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| I am in the exact same boat as you are wanting this to be over with. It’s now been over 2 weeks since surgery and I’m a little more tender than I was last week but I’m exercising it more now. I had ... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By Nope, 1 week ago |
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| Thank you SO much for the thoughtful insights, appreciate all the tips too! I’m weirdly looking forward to just getting on with all of this so this unwelcome visitor can vacate the premises. Will defi... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By Lms7663, 1 week ago |
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| I just had my lumpectomy w sentinel node biopsy 2 weeks ago and I’m a little sore but feeling much better. I was noticeably better after the first week. The recovery was easier than I expected. Tha... | ||
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RE: GREAT Physical Therapist
By Buttercup, 1 week ago
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| Kpitzer02... sorry to hear all these troubles. Sometimes when it rains, it pours. But you sound like a fighter and survivor! I survived breast cancer twice back in the dark ages of treatment resul... | ||
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RE: Nipple Tattoos
By Buttercup, 1 week ago
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| @thebreastcastg I still enjoy helping others, particularly women with their health care. 🙂 | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By Buttercup, 1 week ago |
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| Having drains to come home depends on several factors. Location of biopsy and how deep it is and how much tissue removal was required. NOTE: DRAINS actually can help you heal faster if they are nee... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By thebreastcastg, 1 week ago |
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| @s2425 Great post! For future reference for anyone who sees this: We do allow links, but your post will probably automatically get sent to moderation. If you write a post containing a link and don't s... | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By Iamasurvivor, 1 week ago |
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| Hi. I had a lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy and bilateral oncoplasty reduction. I did have drains but just for a couple of days. I remember the first week of recovery was difficult with movement ... | ||
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RE: Nipple Tattoos
By thebreastcastg, 1 week ago
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| @yoliv5590 We're happy you're on it! | ||
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RE: Nipple Tattoos
By thebreastcastg, 1 week ago
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| @buttercup Thank YOU for your dedication to helping other people get through breast cancer! I am so happy to have you on this site! | ||
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RE: Lumpectomy recovery time?
By S2425, 1 week ago |
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| Hi - After my mastectomy I had two drains on each side. To keep the drain tubes from hanging uncomfortably, I used a drain pouch from Amazon called RecoverEase. I’ve tried to copy the link below. I al... | ||
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Lumpectomy recovery time?
By Nope, 1 week ago |
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| Hi all, I'm scheduled for lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy next week. I’m wondering for those that had lumpectomy, how long was your recovery time? I’ve been informed I may come home with drains ... | ||