Surgery and Recovery

Why is my breast so itchy after double mastectomy?

Hello, i had a double Masectomy December 2024, anyone experienced itchy breast? My right breast where the cancer was removed started constant itching around October 2025

How do I cope with Lynch Syndrome and regular cancer screenings?

I have been diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome which is a genetic disorder that causes all kinds of cancer. Mostly colon cancer. I have active skin cancer which has been removed. I have to have colonoscopy every year and endoscopy every other year. I’m looking forward to meeting you!!!

Anyone else have lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma with lung and kidney involvement?

I have lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma    extranodal secondary pulmonary bilat and renal bilat lymphoma.  The 14th they obtaining lymph nodes from my supra clavicular area to continue to discover specific oddities of this cancer. Anyone else have this?

What to expect with tongue base tumor and lymph node surgery for HPV+ cancer?

Heading into surgery Monday for HPV+ related tumor on the base of my tongue that spread to the lymph node adjacent to the tumor. The surgeon is also going to remove the lymph nodes from my neck since the tongue drains into both sides.

Is lymphedema after oral cancer surgery normal and temporary?

I was diagnosed with oral cancer last summer and had recent surgery in December. I now have lymphedema all around the surgical sites. My face and leg ( the fibula was taken out to reconstruct my jaw). Are swollen a lot now and distorting the size of my face and foot... is this normal?? Is this temporary???

Anyone else had a trach after laryngeal cancer treatment?

I'm recovering from radiation and chemo treatments for laryngeal cancer, treatments were4 months ago, still have a treach in my throat, waiting on an appointment at Emory for my next procedure to help me breathe and talk, anyone else been through this.

Is it normal to have PTSD and anxiety about cancer returning after remission?

I was diagnosed with diffuse large cell B non hodgkins lymphoma in 2023 stage 3 or 4 couldnt tell. I am almost 2 1/2 years in remission. I has chop chemo 6 treatments. I am still anxious about it returning. It's like I have ptsd.. anyone else experience this?

What are my treatment options when neck cancer surgery can't remove it all?

I had more neck surgery today for reoccurring salivary ductal carcinoma in my neck. They couldn't get it all. I can't have more radiation in the same place. Tissue samples will determine the only option now. The cancer I have is rare but resembles breast ductal carcinoma. Hoping for a new effective chemical therapy. I haven't given up yet.

Are there breast surgeons here who can talk to me?

Are there any breast surgeons on here that would be willing to talk to me?

Should I pursue breast reconstruction after multiple failed surgeries?

Had stage 2 b invasive ductal breast cancel ( left breast had 4 tumors and lymph node involvement. Right said negative for cancer but had one lymph node removed). Double mastectomies in Nov 3023. ( dbl mastectomies due to history of ductal polyps on left side in 2017 and rt side in 2019) Planned reconstruction. But life had other plans. Had a second surgery 2 weeks later to remove expander because of tissue necrosis from surgery and the aggressive removal of cancer from the surgical oncologist. The plastic surgeon said just not a lot of good tissue left to make a primary closure successful. I had to heal a wound for 2 mos with daily dressing changes but it healed. Right side healed fine. So had a latiisimus dorsi flap on left side in April 2024 to start reconstruction and put the expander in again. After a year of problems and 5 more surgeries. I had both expanders removed One in August. And one in Nov 2024. Have n been healing and continuing to see surgeon for review of my progress. I was placed on letrazole for 10 yrs. And also on verzenio for 2 yrs since my oncotype number was 13 and it was found in my left lymph nodes. My question is. Should I continue to explains reconstruction and who or where (if any) is a place for second opinion. I live in a city where the only olastic surgeon that will see me is the one I am going to. The others don’t want me as I bring them a challenge. I am going to finish verzenio in May 2026 I feel I should wait til then or a little later to do surgery. My oncologist agreed. Even though there is no proof of problems healing with verzenio. But I want to feel whole. Right now I have a wired shape. My regret for not asking or being told of the problems with reconstruction. Has anyone else had any of these problems. And who did you see and what did they recommend. Prayers for some answers.