Cyndy's Journey with Breast Cancer
Survivor: Breast Cancer
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: about 10 years ago, Female, Age: 63, Stage IIIA, HER2 Positive: No, ER Positive: Yes, PR Positive: No
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Lumpectomy
Procedure or Surgery
In my experience the mastectomy was the worst surgery. I was adequately prepared for the loss of a breast. I was not prepared for the effects of a lumpectomy. I still have swelling and infections from the surgery that was over a year ago.