6 Things to expect following a lumpectomy with Dr Tasha

If you are either currently trying to decide if you take the option of having a lumpectomy or you are preparing for your operation or you've recently had the operation then this video is for you.

Today I share six things that you can expect so that you don't get any more surprises following the surgery.

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Breast health has become an important topic for both women and men. But with a huge amount of conflicting and confusing information out there, it can be hard to find the advice, support and care that you need.

My Breast My Health was created to make understanding breast health easy. Whether you’re looking to learn how to keep your breasts healthy, concerned about new symptoms or learning to live post-diagnosis, you’re in the right place.

Hi, I'm Dr Tasha

I’m a Doctor, Breast Cancer Surgeon and Medical Educator. After 20 years helping people to understand and overcome breast health problems, I’ve seen first hand the fear, frustration and stress that my patients go through.

As a breast specialist with over a decade’s worth of experience, I understand finding the right information, processing a diagnosis, understanding treatment and getting accurate, practical advice as you ride the rollercoaster of emotions can be really tough.

But I’m here to help.

The internet can be a wonderful source of information but when it comes to breast health there’s a lot of inaccurate information out there. Listening to the wrong advice could cause you unnecessary worry or even put your health at risk.

So I wanted to create an accessible hub where you could find useful, accurate and reliable information from a trusted source – a Breast Health Doctor – all in one place.

That’s exactly what you’ll find here on my YouTube Channel.

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[KTen-cmwx]

Dr. Tasha, thank you for the video. I’m 71 and just had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago. I get the shooting pains almost daily. I have scared, but glad to hear it’s normal.

[reginaking]

I will be getting a lumpectomy soon. This information is very helpful. Thank you so much Dr Tasha.

[nancyhickox]

This video has been very helpful to me. I’m two weeks out from a lumpectomy and I do have those sharp shooting pains that you describe. I haven’t had to take any medication for it because it doesn’t last very long. I will return to my surgeon in a few days, and I’m also scheduled with an oncologist for early next week. Overall I have done well, and I’m so thankful for that!!!

[aleciacarr]

Just had lumpectomy in April i feel pretty good

[nicolezafra]

Just had my breast excision yesterday, it was a really big lump that they removed so my incision was big about 5 inches in length. Tried changing the bandages today and it's hard to not have any support over it as it causes pressure on the stitches (my incision is on top of the breast). I sleep prompted up a little and I put bandage and bra over it to compress my boob. I researched as my surgeon did not gave me any instructions or what to expect after the surgery so this is very helpful of what to expect. Thank you!

[erikop]

Thank you so much for this information. It has been 2 weeks post op since my lumpectomy. I am noticing hard lumps and now I understand this is normal. Thank you!

[simpleliving]

I have a cyst and inside the cyst there's 3mm node. Since it's tiny, the biopsy can't be done. Going for lumpectomy surgery next week. Hoping and praying that everything goes well.

[sajanagurung]

Thank you Dr.Tasha for crucial information. It's been 12 days of my fibroadenoma post op. I used to have sharp shooting pain and the lesion was also about size of an egg. Thus I decided to get that removed. I stsyed 36 hrs on hospital after my exscisional biopsy. I was okay there, maybe it was due to they gave pain relievers and antibiotic through vein. I started feeling pain after I came home. I was really worried why isn't my pain still vanished after tumor removal. Now I understood it's common to have pain after post op.

[muslimah]

Doctor how long will it take to heal completely and for the lumps to disappear.

[Asma_]

Thank you very much.. Going for my surgery in November. Very week explained. Thank you again 😊

[jacquelinerios]

Im not looking forward to this Im be so ugly I already been through so many surgeries

[KristinaChestnut]

Hi I had a lumpectomy in Feb and I'm having another one because they found another papiloma...And here I thought I was done for a year.I still get random breast pain from the 1st surgery.

[tammysegalmc]

I had a lumpectomy in June 2023, the scab came off and l still can't get radiation, rescheduled for 9/15

[justbehappyla]

Hi Dr Tasha, thank you for sharing. I had lumpectomy 1 year ago. Is it normal to be able to see/feel lumpiness with my arm raised? Is it normal to still feel slightly sore & tight 1 year after surgery?

[reginaking]

Yes. This was very helpful. Thank you.

[kellychery]

How long can these shooting pains last?

[HSR]

I have surgery last month on january 14th im concern about my breast feel hard on my nipple as pulling inside n surround the incisions now im having my first chemotherapy can you explain why

[JuanSanchez-pqxn]

My wife had this surgery 34 days ago. Is it normal that the skin where the stitches were removed has not healed completely, most of it it has but about an inch it hasn’t.

Hi Dr, do you usually get a reconstruction after lumpectomy? My dr said to do a LD flap if I want. My cancer is on the bottom of my nipple on my right breast. There are 2 lesions 4cm apart. Do you advise reconstruction like a LD flap or No reconstruction? Please help

[LB-zchj]

My cancer is 16mil x 16 mil x 48 deep and there will be margins to add to this size too, when does it become too large to have a lumpectomy?