Re: lumpectomy side effects!

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Humi; the only swelling I had was after radiation to the breast that had the cancer.

ren

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hi Humi,

both a) & are normal. I remember thinking that the size difference on

my operated vs. non-operated breast wasn't that bad, but my surgeon said

it was due to it being swollen due to a hematoma (sp?) or blood.

I ended up needed a mastectomy, so I don't know how long the swelling

was suppose to last before it would go down.

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humikhawar wrote on 2/20/2006, 1:17 PM:

> Hi all,

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> Are there any experiences of

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> a) change in the size of the breast after lumpectomy?

> swelling in the breast operated?

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> Thank you,

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> Humi.

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I had the dr tell me my right breast was smaller. Sure enough. When I looked in the mirror at home it really is.

Good luck

Janet A

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Hello Ren, I didn't swell after radiation. I had the most swelling after the stereotatic biopsy. Sharonrendurall@... wrote: Humi; the only swelling I had was after radiation to the breast that had the cancer. ren SHARON COLEY DIRECTOR OF SALES DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES/ROSEMEAD 888 MONTEBELLO BLVD. ROSEMEAD, CA 91770

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Thank You all for the replies!

I am small,(36 A),after this lumpectomy,my operated upon breast has

changed to B,while the other one is still A. Its been 18 days now and

I was wondering if it will remain the same?

Humi.

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Humi,

Please call your surgeon to ask how long the swelling will remain.

Unless they gave you the wrong operation, you will end up smaller ;-)

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humikhawar wrote on 2/21/2006, 7:19 AM:

> Thank You all for the replies!

>

> I am small,(36 A),after this lumpectomy,my operated upon breast has

> changed to B,while the other one is still A. Its been 18 days now and

> I was wondering if it will remain the same?

>

> Humi.

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>

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-Hi Humi, I had my Lumpectomy 1-1/2 years ago. I too am very small.

The left breast (the one operated on) was larger for quite a while.

Remember the surgeon is not gentle when operating and swelling does

occur. My breast is still very tender at the incession site and will

be for a long time. I was extremley lucky and there is very little

difference between the two breast. as a matter of fact the left is a

liitle " Perkier " HaHa.

Love Nancee-- In breastcancer2 , " humikhawar "

wrote:

>

> Thank You all for the replies!

>

> I am small,(36 A),after this lumpectomy,my operated upon breast has

> changed to B,while the other one is still A. Its been 18 days now

and

> I was wondering if it will remain the same?

>

> Humi.

>

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hi, The side of my lumpectomy has always been bigger and firmer.......than the non-operated side.......My radiation oncologist states that this is normal.........He did tell me that as I age the operated side will never sag.....but the non-operated side will.......Well, that was a kick in the pants when he told me that!!!!!!!! The thing is I do have bouts of lympodema and when it acts up that operated breast REALLY does swell up in size........without the lymphedema acting up I am one size bigger on the cancer side............Hard to find a bra to fit I'll tell you!!!!!!! We all have our stuff to deal with don't we? It's one heck of journey to say the least...... My thoughts Darlene wrote: hi Humi,both a) & are normal. I remember thinking

that the size difference on my operated vs. non-operated breast wasn't that bad, but my surgeon said it was due to it being swollen due to a hematoma (sp?) or blood.I ended up needed a mastectomy, so I don't know how long the swelling was suppose to last before it would go down.- humikhawar wrote on 2/20/2006, 1:17 PM:> Hi all,>> Are there any experiences of>> a) change in the size of the breast after lumpectomy?> swelling in the breast operated?>> Thank you,>> Humi.>>

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wow, darlene, how no idea

the lumpectomy would make the breast permanently bigger. Too bad I had

to have a mastectomy, because my breast was alot smaller than my other

one, so the lumpectomy would have evened things out :-)

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andwemet03 wrote on 2/21/2006, 5:44 PM:

hi,

The side of my lumpectomy

has always been bigger and firmer.......than the non-operated

side.......My radiation oncologist states that this is

normal.........He did tell me that as I age the operated side will

never sag.....but the non-operated side will.......Well, that was a

kick in the pants when he told me that!!!!!!!! The thing is I do have

bouts of lympodema and when it acts up that operated breast REALLY does

swell up in size........without the lymphedema acting up I am one size

bigger on the cancer side............Hard to find a bra to fit I'll

tell you!!!!!!!

We all have our stuff to

deal with don't we? It's one heck of journey to say the least......

My thoughts

Darlene

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, I'm just picturing it when I get older how the doc said that "it" will never droop like the other one!!!!!!! Now, that's a visual isn't it? :-) wrote: wow, darlene, how no idea the lumpectomy would make the breast permanently bigger. Too bad I had to have a mastectomy, because my breast was alot smaller than my other one, so the lumpectomy would have evened things out :-)- andwemet03 wrote on 2/21/2006, 5:44 PM: hi, The side of my lumpectomy has always been bigger and firmer.......than the non-operated side.......My radiation oncologist states that this is normal.........He did tell me that as I age the operated side will never sag.....but the non-operated side will.......Well, that was a kick in the pants when he told me that!!!!!!!! The thing is I do have bouts of lympodema and when it acts up that operated breast REALLY does swell up in size........without the lymphedema acting up I am one size bigger on the cancer side............Hard to find a bra to fit I'll tell you!!!!!!! We all have our stuff to deal with don't we? It's one heck of journey to say the least...... My thoughts Darlene

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Hi Darlene,

I'm new to this goup. I too have lymphedema. I swell ( an

understatement)and it gets very painful and I lose what range and

motion I do have, I have gloves, sleeve and a lymphedema bra, I do wear

it when I can get into it!! My onocologist helped me get this bra. It

works well once I get it on. The bra was designed by a women who is a

breast cancer survivor> Her company name is Bellissi I beleive. Bra is

expensive, very expensive. I think there a web site for her. Its worth

a check.

Drudia

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Drudia, thanks for the info......question for you re: bra: Are the cups different sizes? I'm a C on one side and a D on the other side.......those sizes are on a good day :-) Appreciate your help Darlenedrudia_ayperi wrote: Hi Darlene,I'm new to this goup. I too have lymphedema. I swell ( an understatement)and it gets very painful and I lose what range and motion I do have, I have gloves, sleeve and a lymphedema bra, I do wear it when I can get into it!! My onocologist helped me get this bra. It works well once I get it on. The bra was designed by a women who is a breast cancer survivor> Her company name is Bellissi I beleive. Bra is expensive, very expensive. I think there a web site for her. Its worth a check.

Drudia

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