Crohn’s - double surgery? Resection and lumpectomy

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Cari845
Cari845 Member Posts: 1
edited October 2021 in Breast Cancer with Another Diagnosis or Comorbidity

Diagnosed with Crohn’s 30 +years ago. Recently diagnosed with Breast cancer. Trying to get stuff out of the way before lumpectomy/reconstruction etc., I went for a colonoscopy. Very trusted GI is concerned I may have a significant stricture. I need a CT enterography. I’m afraid I will need another bowel resection. Can they do that in the same surgery?

I was supposed to have lumpectomy and reconstruction as one surgery, but..

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited September 2020

    Cari, we're sorry you are here for this, but welcome! You've come to the right place for support and help from others who understand what you're going through. Hope you get responses soon. In the meantime, let us know if you need help from us, Mods, you know we are here for you!

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  • mojos
    mojos Member Posts: 11
    edited October 2021

    Hi, I also have had crohn's disease for almost 50 years and have an ileostomy which gave me back my life. I now have stage 4 breast cancer, and had a single mastectomy without reconstruction. I'm on Ibrance and doing very well. Happy to answer any questions based on my personal experience.

    Mary Jane

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  • Juju-mar
    Juju-mar Member Posts: 211
    edited October 2021

    cari845,

    I too have Crohn's disease. I've been lucky to be in deep remission for the last 29 years. I don't take any meds for it. But I wondered if our auto immune disease allowed cancer to grow? Wonder how many other women have an auto immune issue....I have had 2 Basel skin cancers removed and one very early pre cancerous mole taken off. Other than that, I don't smoke and rarely drink, I exercise daily and try to eat well. good luck to us all!

    Juli

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  • jhl
    jhl Member Posts: 333
    edited October 2021

    Cari,

    I don't think they would do both those surgeries at the same time. The bowel resection is a very "dirty" surgery. That doesn't mean the OR is not careful, rather opening the bowel, which contains lots & lots of bacteria, can contaminate other areas of the body with potentially very resistant bacteria. A bowel resection entails a peritoneal flush which is lots of fluid that is then suctioned out. Even though it is suctioned, it is also aerosolized. You DO NOT your lumpectomy being done at the same time.

    I think both surgeons will say this combination is a solid no.

    Be well,

    Jane

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