Breast total duct excision

Back in June I started having bleeding from my nipple and found a lump in my breast, my go quickly referred me to the breast clinic where they did a ultrasound on the lump and I was examined by a specialist nurse. They were happy the lump was just glandular tissue and sent me merrily on my way .But then I was called 6 weeks later for review with a consultant. She announced that even though the lump is nothing to worry about, the discharge is concerning and she wants to do a total excision of all the ducts in that breast as this is the only way to find out what is causing the discharge/bleeding and as cancer is a possible cause it needed to be done to rule this out.  So I’m booked in for this in a few weeks. I’m really worried. About the procedure, the recovery, the scaring and the waiting for the results! I’m only 38 and really struggling to deal with my emotions at the minute. Finding myself very weepy. Has anyone else had this procedure? 

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  • Hi, I am facing the exact same thing at the moment. I am waiting for my date for the opperation and it should be through in the next couple of weeks. I had bloody discharge from my nipple and puckering around the left breast. Scan didnt show any lumps or anything like that but the consultant said i need the oppeation to check for anything else. Im 36 so about the same age. Im finding things hard to cope with at the moment also. Hopefully someone who has actulally been through the procedure will be along as i would like to know the same answeres as you. Take care of yourself xx

  • Lisa have you had your procedure yet? I’ve just had mine this morning. Was first on the list so home by lunch time. Obviously have the wait for the results now but the procedure itself went well and at the minute I’m not in pain. Hope things are ok with you? 

  • Hi Littlestar,

    I havent got mine untill 30th November as we have been struggling to get my blood count up and they dont want to do it untill its improved enough but they have said the 30th regardless. How was the procedure, im so scared. Hows the recovery going. Did they say how long you would have to wait for the results, fingers crossed its all clear.

  • Sorry you’re having to delay your procedure, that’s probable making you more anxious. The procedure and recovery haven’t been as bad as I expected at all and I dont cope well with pain. I’ve tried to really rest though and take care of myself. Results on Thursday next week so fingers crossed x  

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  • Sorry you’re having to delay your procedure, that’s probable making you more anxious. The procedure and recovery haven’t been as bad as I expected at all and I dont cope well with pain. I’ve tried to really rest though and take care of myself. Results on Thursday next week so fingers crossed x  

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