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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  • 13th October 2020

    I had the same thing, I have just had my operation Friday the 9th, all went well the operation took 45mins, I had a full left breast duct excision, I took pain killers on Friday evening when I got home and to be honest I have had little pain, I can move my arm, my boob did swell to twice it's size and bruised, but other then that it's been ok, I have another appointment in 2 weeks, I hope every thing goes ok for you too, take care.

  • Hi all, I've been reading up on this post as I'm sure to have an excision, probably start of 2021. I'm more concerned about going under than the results as it's my first general anaesthetic op ever, my worry is pain levels afterwards. I'm glad I have somewhere to read up on others' experience x

     

     

  • Hi Miss SM,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    Pain levels post-op are all quite manageable. If you are in pain you will be given a preparation to control it. There is a worry with all anaesthetics, but your anaesthetist will take good care of you. You will aso have a pre-med prior to your surgery, so your care team will know if there are any likely problems beforehand.

    Do please keep in touch. We are always here for you.

    Kindest regards,

    Jolamine xx

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  • Hi Miss SM,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    Pain levels post-op are all quite manageable. If you are in pain you will be given a preparation to control it. There is a worry with all anaesthetics, but your anaesthetist will take good care of you. You will aso have a pre-med prior to your surgery, so your care team will know if there are any likely problems beforehand.

    Do please keep in touch. We are always here for you.

    Kindest regards,

    Jolamine xx

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