Had a lumpectomy,, cancer has not come back

Suzanne, yeah I know.....I really didn't have a clear preference for either group.  Logistically having to go get the food every day after work from the University and then additionally get over there for the mtngs with the personal trainer would have been a challenge [even for my flexible work schedule]-- but the lovely discipline would've been nice... on the other hand, my group will be getting detailed food program and exercise plans from which to choose -- and weekly consults/weigh ins (sounds like some of the commercial programs out there) -- so I will certainly share the food plans, etc and also try to get a summary of the Group B menus for food provided.
Am anxious to start all this, now that nice weather has come to Minnesota and lighter clothing is in order...am hoping my ONC md sees the improvements with me in September...   Dori

A lumpectomy may be considered a partial mastectomy because a portion of the breast is actually removed. Unlike a mastectomy, however, this is usually a rather small piece. For this reason, it is sometimes called a "breast conservation" or "breast preservation" surgery. It is indicated for both men and women to remove discrete lumps from the breast tissue, whether benign or not. indianapolis surgical oncologist

Glad to hear that Daffodil!

That's W O N D E R F U L ! ! ! !

Hi Eileen, I am a newbie here..So glad I found this site and all of you!

Dani:

I greet you to the TNBC Forum with mixed emotions:

1.  I am happy that you did find us because these ladies and gentlemen on this site have a wealth of information and strength to pass on!

2.  I am sad you HAD to come find us -- that means you have been diagnosed a triple negative breast cancer patient.

Anyway -- ask away and share whatever thoughts or questions you have.  There is a lot of support, encouragement, love, and answers here!

I had a lumpectomy in August 2006 and so far dancing with NED

I had two benign tumors removed from each breast. A lot depends on your pain level and attitude as to how you will react to the surgery. I also had a radical lumpectomy for a cancerous tumor in 2000 and I am doing great. If you have never had surgery, you will go to the hospital, they'll check you in, have you put on a gown and the latest way is that you sit in a lounge chair and they hook you up to monitors for your blood pressure and such. They will give you a twilight drug to make you calm and groogy.You should be able to have a relative or friend sit with you during this time. When it's time they will wheel you in and put you on the table with your arms outstretched and taped down. Then they will inject your anethsia drug into your IV and when you are under they will put a breathing tube down your throat. Someone is constantly by your side who's only job is to ensure that you are breathing ok and that your vitals are functioning. You won't even realize how much time has passed since you were in the chair and when you wake up. You will go to a recovery room and as soon as you wake up your friend or relative will be there. It is scary but you will come through and when it is over you will look back on it and even have some laughs. Just lean on your friends and relative. You'll be all right. I'm a 7 year survivor.





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