Cancer is in my two breasts. Has anyone gotten a double lumpectomy and breast reduction at the same time (+ lymph nodes whatever?) What should I expect? Will I be able to lift my arms and use my hands? If I can, should I stay overnight at the hospital? Thank you
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Q: double lumpectomy and breasts reduction
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10/25/09 8:29pm
Frenchie, I'm sure this has been done - but I wouldn't know any details. A double lumpectomy wouldn't be too aggressive a surgery, but with the reductions... I just don't know. Readers, does anyone have advice for Frenchie? PJH
11/25/09 8:30am
Hi Frenchie
On Dec 1, 2009 I am having lumpectomy and a breast reduction at the same time. My
Dr. and plastic suregeon are working together.
I only have DCIS on the right side. I have heard this is a fairly new procedure to do both
surgeries at the same time but, I am happy this is an option for me. I have fairly large breast 40(DD) so they tell me they will be taking about 50 percent out of both sides and
then giving me a lift during the same procedure. I have not heard about this being done before. Has anyone else had this procedure????
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Hello there:
I had a double partial mastectomy and breast reduction on November 6. The result is excellent. The two breasts are lifted, of course smaller. I cannot say yet how smaller they are since I am still wearing surgical bras, but the skin and flesh are mine...It feels like I have the breasts of a 25-30 years old...
The procedure itself was very long, 8 hours, but a lot of it was for the cancer. I stayed one night in the hospital. The pain was mostly coming from my ribs and was accute only a day or so. There were no drains since very few nodes were removed. The cancer surgeon told me that he was very comfortable with the procedure since it allowed him to remove more of the cancer, which is always good.
I have quasi no problem lifting my arms at this point and the recovery is going smoothly.
I hope all goes that well for you and mostly that you will have good news from the cancer front when you wake up.
I am now dealing with the rest of the treatment, most certainly chemo, radiation and hormonal treatment...The road is long, but all this will be behind me in a few months.
I hope that this response is useful to you. Do not hesitate if you have other questions.
You will be happy with the surgery. I am sending you warm thoughts and prayers.