Surgery and Recovery

What happens after bilateral mastectomy with clean lymph nodes?

Had bilateral mastectomy (stage 1 Her positive) with reconstructive surgery June 15 lymph nodes came back clean. Had minor infection had to have both breasts incisions cleaned and resewn. Waiting to hear back to determine next steps of treatment was referred to oncologist.

What radiation options did you choose after lumpectomy for DCIS?

I recently had a lumpectomy for Stage 0 breast cancer (DCIS) and I'm learning about my radiation therapy options. My doctor explained that I have three main choices: whole breast radiation, which is the standard approach that treats the entire breast; accelerated partial breast irradiation, which targets only the area around where my tumor was removed; or potentially skipping radiation entirely in some cases. Since I'm postmenopausal with hormone-positive DCIS, I may be a candidate for the partial radiation or possibly no radiation, depending on factors like tumor size and grade. I'd love to hear from others who faced similar decisions after their lumpectomy for DCIS. • What radiation option did you choose and how did you make that decision? • What was your experience like with whichever treatment you selected? No

Should I get more tests after prostatectomy with stable low PSA?

Hello all. About a year ago I had a radical prostectectomy with removal of the surrounding lymph nodes. At that time my Gleason score was 4/5. Afterwards my PSA was measured at 0.01. Watchful waiting was recommended at that time. A recent PSA came back with the same number. My question is, is there another diagnostic procedure that should be done even with the continuing low PSA number. Fred K.

What recovery tips help after head and neck cancer surgery?

Head Neck SCC surgery July 6 any inside on recovery tips

How can precision nutrition help during cancer treatment?

Discover how precision nutrition supports your body during cancer treatment. Learn meal ideas, appetite tips, and which foods to avoid for better recovery. https://outcomes4me.com/cancer-topic/nutrition/why-precision-nutrition-is-your-best-ally-during-cancer-treatment/

Has anyone had a stem cell transplant? Looking for insights

Has anyone gone through a stem cell transplant and can offer some insight?

Anyone else diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma?

Anyone have Leiomyosarcoma?

Should I get breast implants after mastectomy at 67?

Implants or not? I am a 67 female with Stage 3 breast cancer. I have gone through chemo treatments and a right breast mastectomy last May. I am on Kisquali for two more years and estrogen blocker for 9 more years. I wasn’t planning on any reconstruction surgeries. I have a prosthetic bra with an insert. I have found that majority of my clothes can’t be worn except teeshirts. I can buy new clothes but I like to swim and I want to feel comfortable in a swimsuits. I currently wear a tee shirt over my bathing suit. I have consulted a reconstruction surgeon. I’ve scheduled my implant surgery at the end of this summer. I’m hoping people can share their implant experience. I am aware of some of the risks. I am also small breasted and worried it’s going to take some used to bigger breast and more caution. Please share!

What is post embolization syndrome after liver radiation beads?

I was recently diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma in the liver. Very large. Monday June 1 I had radiation beads inserted into the liver mass. I was fine the first two days and then —-wham. I thought holy Toledo where did this pain come from. Started in the middle of my back and ended up in the front just below my right ribs to the middle part of my abdomen. I am talking on a scale of 1-10 it was 100. Every time I breathed in I would almost pass out. Went to ER and spent several hours having tons of tests ran to be told there was nothing wrong and there is nothing more they can do unless I accept taking iv morphine. I hate morphine and anything close to it. My interventional radiation doctor said I probably had post embolization syndrome. What??? I guess my liver with the bad cells was fighting the good part of the liver and vice-a-verse. I am still in pain of course not as bad maybe 7 on the pain meter. But still feels like someone is sticking knifes in me and twisting. I guess I am one of those patients that if something is to go wrong it will happen to me. Has anyone else ever had this reaction to radiation beads??? Thanks for reading.

Where can I find colon cancer support groups and chat rooms?

Is there anyone out there who has cancer that isn't Breast Cancer? I am recovering from Colon Cancer surgery and have many questions and fears. But the only information I can find on this is about Breast Cancer. If there are any chat rooms I can talk to people who are going through Colon Cancer, please drop me di directions where to find it. Thank you. Donna Bellissimo