lumpectomy question

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shenry
shenry Member Posts: 19
edited November 2016 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

Next Monday i'm having a lumpectomy, When i had my biopsy they inserted a pin to make the place where it was, since it was so tiny. they said they would take it out during surgery. My question is...i have heard others having this wire inserted in their nips....would they have to do this to me, since i have this pin already?

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  • Fireweed
    Fireweed Member Posts: 189
    edited September 2007

    Maybe - ask. I had a marker in place but had a wire localization as well.

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  • Fireweed
    Fireweed Member Posts: 189
    edited September 2007

    Maybe - ask. I had a marker in place but had a wire localization as well.

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  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 2,103
    edited September 2007

    Hi Shenry,

    The clip they put in at time of the biopsy is something they always do to mark the site that has been biopsied.  They do the same whenever they perform surgery on any internal organ.  This is standard surgical practice that has been going on since the 1950's or so. 

    The wire localization they do before the lumpectomy is to mark the site for the surgeon.  Think of it like turning on the lights on the road.  It helps the surgeon locate the site.

    I hope this helps.  Best of luck on your lumpectomy.  Hope all goes well.

      

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  • Miko
    Miko Member Posts: 202
    edited November 2016

    hi Shenry: how did your lumpectomy go? I am scheduled for 11/17 also having the wire placement. Hope all went well for you

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