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Is there an expected phase of depression after a lumpectomy or mastectomy? During or after chemo?
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sandy glisman
Survivor since 2011
I'm only four weeks out of surgery but i already know i will never be the same. Not physically or emotionally!! It forever changes you but not all bad. Alot of wonderful things have come from this!! I have learned to be more patient, not sweat the small things, appreciate things i took for...
11 comments 13I'm only four weeks out of surgery but i already know i will never be the same. Not physically or emotionally!! It forever changes you but not all bad. Alot of wonderful things have come from this!! I have learned to be more patient, not sweat the small things, appreciate things i took for granted, found kindness where i never knew it existed, and met amazing courageous ladies, like all of you!! I get depressed, but i try to focus on the good things that have happened. We just all have to find and accept our new "normal" We can do it, with each others help!!! Us pink ladies ROCK!!! Stay strong and focused!!
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Lisa Cefaratti
Survivor since 2009
I am a BC survivor. Diagnosed in August of 2009. Had single total mastectomy followed by 4 rounds of chemo. As I was going through everything I was sort-of in a holding pattern. Just doing everything day by day as I needed to, but once the chemo was finished I felt this overwhelming sense of...
7 comments 8I am a BC survivor. Diagnosed in August of 2009. Had single total mastectomy followed by 4 rounds of chemo. As I was going through everything I was sort-of in a holding pattern. Just doing everything day by day as I needed to, but once the chemo was finished I felt this overwhelming sense of depression. I felt lost, left at the side of the road. There were no more treatment appointments, doctor's appointments went to every 3 months then every 6, and I really felt like...ok, it's time for me to pick up the pieces now. But I didn't know how. I didn't know how to feel, what to feel, or what to do for that matter. On top of all that, my body decided that it was time to launch me into menopause. Now, almost 2 years later, the depression has pretty much subsided, thanks to taking walks with my dogs. I do have a very bad case of extreme exhaustion, which has been very challenging. I can sleep from 10pm until 4 or 5pm the next day sometimes. I find I have to force myself to get up, and even then, my legs feel like they are lead. I am back to work part-time, and it is getting a little easier as time goes on. I found that most of my depression came from guilt. I felt that I should be able to bounce right back into my life. I don't think after breast cancer you ever bounce back into your life. For me, anyway, it's a somewhat "different" life. You look at things differently, you will notice that many things don't matter anymore...little things, that shouldn't have mattered before. You will also see people in a different light. I noticed the triteness in many people. People who take their lives for granted, and are focused on what they have and are going to get, rather than if they are kind to other people, and accepting of other's mistakes. Anyways, I digress. I guess in a nutshell, you very well may experience depression, but there are a whole lot of other emotions you will also experience. Just learn to take the bad with the good, and know that it WILL get better! Good luck to all you women who have yet to start on this journey. It really is a journey of the body, mind, and spirit. So, be good to all of them, because this journey really never ends...you will always be a survivor!
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What do I have to expect from the injection with the radioactive blue dye for the lymph node biopsy? How does the procedure go? Is it painful? I need to have one done the day before my surgery in the right breast close to the nipple.
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sandy glisman
Survivor since 2011
Mine was done pre-surgery and i had taken a xanax to relax me. I don't remember it being too bad. Ask for something to relax you and a topical numbing cream!! Good luck to you and keep us posted!You are in my thoughts and prayers!!
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Hugs and lucky shamrocks
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sandy glisman
Survivor since 2011
Kornelia,
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Thank you for your well wishes!! This is such a rollercoaster ride of upds and downs. Definately make them give you something to relax and you will be fine!! I will be praying for you consistantly pink lady!! You can do this!! Keep me posted!!
Hugs and lucky shamrocks
Sandy
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Finished chemo, surgery and radiation. I'm having lots of problems with my expanders on the side I was radiated. Is this normal?
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Tricia Hensey
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I'm having a difficult time getting my incision to heal in the area that was radiated. My plastic surgeon tells me that it is not uncommon.
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Has anyone ever had DIEP microsurgery? I have read everything about it and wanted to know any personal experiences.
Asked by Sherry Barger
Learning About Breast Cancer-
Sherry Barger
Learning About Breast Cancer
Thank you Casey
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Casey Chernes
Learning About Breast Cancer
Hi, yes I just had the surgery on July 7th.. Mine was a little complicated because my left breast didn't take like the right one so I was in surgery for 20 hours...and I will have to have an implant inserted on my left side... The recovery is tough with the drains but I should be getting them out...
Comment 0Hi, yes I just had the surgery on July 7th.. Mine was a little complicated because my left breast didn't take like the right one so I was in surgery for 20 hours...and I will have to have an implant inserted on my left side... The recovery is tough with the drains but I should be getting them out next week! And then I will get my expander to start reconstruction on my left breast. This doesn't happen to everyone so I just wanted to tell u my experience...one good thing I will tell u is I has a "mini" tummy tuck with the surgery... I would say more than mini because my belly looks great and super flat!! So I'm happy one food thing came out of this!! Hope I helped..
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Has anyone ever regretted a double mastectomy choice?
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Ana Naluh Andrade
Learning About Breast Cancer
Nope! Double mastectomy, chemo, oopherectomy and reconstruction! I'm BRCA 2 positive, and the cancer was estrogen and progesterone positives. losing my boobs, hot flashes, neuropathy, joint pain, are a really little price to pay for my life.
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Jackie Pryor
Learning About Breast Cancer
I made an educated decision after doing my research and asking survivors what they did and why they chose their treatment and where they happy with their decision and results. I found Dr. Love's Breast Book indispensable. I had stage 1, grade 1 ductal carcinoma. ER PR , her2 neg. A double...
2 comments 1I made an educated decision after doing my research and asking survivors what they did and why they chose their treatment and where they happy with their decision and results. I found Dr. Love's Breast Book indispensable. I had stage 1, grade 1 ductal carcinoma. ER PR , her2 neg. A double mastectomy and oopherectomy (ovaries removed ...already had uterus gone) was the only way to go for me, since my cancer fed on hormones. I have not oce regretted my decision. It IS a personal decision. Do your research! Best wish to you and God Bless!
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Breast lumps on both breasts, sized 3cm, 2.8 0.8 & 0.5 on the ultrasound. I also have a family history of breast cancer - my dad's Aunt. It increases my risk that it's breast cancer. What should I do?
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summer evans
Learning About Breast Cancer
I'm a nurse myself too. But I am afraid of having it removed. Am not afraid of the surgery, I am afraid of the biopsy results. I'm only 24 years old...
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Lori A
Learning About Breast Cancer
You should go to your doctor immediately. Early detection makes a big difference.
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How does one prepare for surgery?
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Tricia Hensey
Learning About Breast Cancer
Make sure you have plenty of shirts or tops that are easy to get in out of. Arrange a schedule for friends to bring meals for a couple weeks. Tell people you'll need to rest the first few days home from the hospital and they can visit after that. Get someone to help clean your house. Shave...
2 comments 3Make sure you have plenty of shirts or tops that are easy to get in out of. Arrange a schedule for friends to bring meals for a couple weeks. Tell people you'll need to rest the first few days home from the hospital and they can visit after that. Get someone to help clean your house. Shave your legs and paint your toenails! These are things I've learned over the past year since I had my double mast and other surgeries. Best of luck you!
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Sherry Barger
Learning About Breast Cancer
I am wondering the same thing. My surgery is next Friday.
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My aunt died with breast cancer during surgery - why?
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Did anyone have a PET scan before surgery or is this usually done after surgery (lumpectomy)?
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Aida Rivera
Learning About Breast Cancer
Yes I am having one this week and my surgery is on the 16th
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Donna Torres
Learning About Breast Cancer
I had my PET scan before my surgery which I just had on 8/8/11. So I think it is pretty normal.
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If I opt for a Mastectomy how likely is it that they will 'catch it all' and for it not to have spread anywhere else before they operate?
Asked by Julie Dalton
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Surf Momma
Learning About Breast Cancer
At the time of surgery, the doctors will look at your lymph nodes. If they come back positive, cancer has spread.
I am 2 weeks out of having had a bilateral mastectomy.
Good luck
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M Aycock
Learning About Breast Cancer
Good chance! Let them do both- I did and I'm 3 yrs out!!
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