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follow up information
For all those who responded to me let me say it has been a blessing to hear from those who are going through this right along with me. I have had sleepless nights and this discussion is helping my perspective. For those who asked, I am 44 years old and ER and PR positive. lump is 1cm at 10:00 outer ring right breast. I am treating with cancer center in Nashville at Nashville Breast Center. I am having fibroids removed (low hemoglobin and have to now be off of hormones that were controlling them) and will do that at same time as lumpectomy and reconstruction on July 30th.
I now know that I will be having a radioactive injection to find sentinel nodes prior to surgery - I have heard this is somewhat painful and they have given me a cream to numb the area - 4% lidocaine cream - to put on before coming to the hospital. Anyone have experience as to whether this will help? Thanks for all information and suggestions - they are very helpful!
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