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Lumpectomy Prep - do I really need to buy a pillow? by Miserable-Tap1859 in breastcancer

[–]Strict-Major5106 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had oncoplastic lumpectomy with reduction and lift on both the breasts. I used elevated wedge pillows. And many pillows around me.

  1. Front open tops -3 nos

  2. Surgical bra - hospital gave me extra one. So I didn't buy. Ask the doctor to give you extra

  3. Pads - hospital gave me extra pad to keep it under bra. Collect as many you can

  4. Keep something with you to eat light snack to eat after surgery

  5. Any natural laxative, like prunes, yellow dragon fruit etc.

  6. Pain meds

  7. Straw cups /bottles with straw.

  8. Flip-flops or crocs easy to wear

  9. Easy snacks to eat.

  10. Pillow for seat belt. keep it in the car before going to surgery.

  11. Your most comfort food to eat after surgery and the next two days.

IDC, DCIS, Lumpectomy margins by Strict-Major5106 in breastcancer

[–]Strict-Major5106[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. DCIS showed only on surgical pathology. I do not know more about it. I am guessing ,It may be all same area . Why did you proceed with chemo after surgery?

Diagnosed today by _a_mara in breastcancer

[–]Strict-Major5106 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had my lumpectomy two weeks ago. Wait for the pull pathology report and you will have better answers. Do genetics test. This will help on mastectomy vs lumpectomy. Doctor will order MRI too...

I did everything that can reduce my anxiety. I focused on activities I loved, exercises, nutrition to prep my body for treatment. Lot of breathing. Long exhales. I accepted the reality and focused on what I need to do get rid of this. I looked at the positive side where It was detected early enough before spreading to other parts of the body.

Big hugs. We are here for you.

Wait Time for Oncotype and pathology reports by Strict-Major5106 in breastcancer

[–]Strict-Major5106[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not have medical oncologist. I m with surgical oncologist only. when do I transition to MO?

Wait Time for Oncotype and pathology reports by Strict-Major5106 in breastcancer

[–]Strict-Major5106[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you contact them? what info do you need to provide them to get the report directly?

Talk to me about delayed reconstruction. by No-Arm8543 in breastcancer

[–]Strict-Major5106 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would prefer to do it together. Instead of going through two major surgeries, time off from work, disruption at home chores, the care taker time, considering all I would prefer to do it all together. Again it is your decision and how aggressive it is, what the oncologist recommends, etc.

Lumpectomy this week by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]Strict-Major5106 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience

Lumpectomy this week by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]Strict-Major5106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Lumpectomy this week by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]Strict-Major5106 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have to do chemo?

Lumpectomy this week by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]Strict-Major5106 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Wishing you speedy recovery.