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You know yourself better than anyone, but listen to your doctor and use common sense. My surgery was done on a Friday morning. I relaxed all weekend and went back to work (a desk job) on Monday. I was anxious to continue as normal a life as possible. A long-term painkiller was administered during surgery and although when it comes to pain, I usually "tough it out" rather than take any kind of drugs, so I was surprised to find I did need to take some of the vicodan that my surgeon prescribed -- at least for a day or two.
I think it is important to keep up your everyday routine as much as you can within the limits of your doctor's orders as well as using your own common sense. It is surgery and you don't want to open up the wound by doing something stupid. Building that rock wall or cleaning out the attic can wait a while! It will give you something to look forward to while you relax and recover!
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∙ 12y agohow long is the surgery when you have a lumpectomy
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What is lumpectomies?
A lumpectomy is when a person with breast cancer (I think), undergoes surgery to take out the cancerous tissue in the area(s).
Why does a surgeon have a long term follow up after a lumpectomy?
A lumpectomy is a minor surgery as in removal of a lump not necessarily considered cancerous. The long term follow up is to make sure that you are at full health and the lump(s) are not reforming. Simply done for your safety.
What therapy is always recommended after a lumpectomy?
Radiation therapy is almost always recommended following a lumpectomy.
Do they remove the nipple with a lumpectomy?
Normally the nipple is not removed with a lumpectomy. Contact your surgeon for information specific to your situation.
What actions are taken when a breast lumpectomy is performed?
The suffix -ectomy in lumpectomy means removal of. In this case a lump-ectomy would be the removal of a lump. The action performed in a breast lumpectomy would be the removal of a lump from a breast.
After a lumpectomy will you be bedridden?
Type your answer here... no
What cost does medicare cover for a lumpectomy?
I have no idea
What reading material is available on mastectomy v. lumpectomy?
"Studies Compare Mastectomy, Lumpectomy Survival Rates." Clinican Reviews January 2003: 24.
What is a breast lumpectomy?
A breast lumpectomy is surgery where the tumor mass or lump and some of the surrounding breast tissue is removed. Usually done as an outpatient procedure.
What is the purpose of a lumpectomy?
Lumpectomy is a surgical treatment for newly diagnosed breast cancer. It is estimated that at least 50% of women with breast cancer are good candidates for this procedure.
Why might an individual with breast cancer choose to undergo a lumpectomy instead of a mastectomy?
For early breast cancer, a lumpectomy plus radiation therapy might be a could choice. Studies have shown that women who choose to have a lumpectomy and radiation therapy have a lower death rate than those that chose to have a mastectomy.
Who is a good candidate for a lumpectomy?
Women with early stage breast cancers are usually better candidates for lumpectomy. In most cases, a course of radiation therapy after surgery is part of the treatment
