Surgery Recovery Resources & Support

June 15, 2021

Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy: What's the Difference?
When you receive a breast cancer diagnosis, your doctor will likely present you with several treatment options like chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or any combination of the three. In some cases, a doctor will strongly recommend one option over another due to the nature of the cancer. In other situations, you will be left to decide. One choice you may face will be whether to undergo a mastectomy or lumpectomy.
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April 26, 2021

What to Expect With a Mastectomy
Knowing what to expect with a mastectomy can feel safer and more confident in the breast surgery that you are about to undergo. Getting all of the facts can reduce uncertainty and allows you to formulate specific questions to ask you doctor. To help you better understand this breast surgery, we've rounded up some of the basic information you need to know going into your mastectomy.
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April 7, 2021

How long does it take to recover from a mastectomy?
Undergoing a mastectomy can be daunting, but preparing ahead of time and knowing what to expect (both during and after the surgery) can help things go much smoother.
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February 3, 2021

What to Pack for Mastectomy Surgery
Packing for a hospital visit is never easy, so Brobe made a list of ideas for a recovery care package. Check it out!
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December 6, 2019

Important Questions to Ask Before a Mastectomy
Mastectomies are an important procedure you may need if you receive a breast cancer diagnosis. These surgeries involve removing the breasts, and sometimes reconstructing them, to slow the progression of the disease. You may also get one to prevent the...
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August 13, 2019

Finding Strength, Compassion, and Self-Worth in the Face of Radical Mastectomy
Lessons learned along the breast cancer journey with two-time breast cancer survivor and author, Cindy Goldsberry, who elected to undergo a double radical mastectomy.
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July 30, 2018

How to prepare for a mastectomy
As you're preparing for your mastectomy, it's likely your mind is going to be in a million places at once. Luckily, we've pulled together a list of things you might want to do and have to make your post-surgery experience as seamless as possible.
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June 17, 2018

What is a mastectomy?
A mastectomy involves removing all of a person's breast tissue in an effort to eliminate or prevent cases of breast cancer. This tissue removal can include tissue on the chest, up to the collar bone, down to the rib cage, and into the underarm area.
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