Incisions, never knew there were so many approaches!

[Donna G]

http://theoncologist.alphamedpress.org/ ... ll/4/5/398

Scroll down, they diagram ANTERIOR approaches.

I thought this was interesting. How many of us have an incision other than the smiley down our back? Donna G

[karen335]

Thanks Donna,

Very interesting. I didn't and couldn't have surgery. I have

a friend I worked with who is a 17year lc survivor. Dx in 1986 and recur 1995. Been clean since. God truly blessed her.

God bless, prayers and hugs,

Karen

PS- Have you heard from Connie? Is she back from Vegas?

[Donna G]

It will be a couple more weeks before we see Connie. She has an appointment with the doctor the end of the month so I know she will be coming. Boy I bet she misses the grandkids. Donna G

[karen335]

Thanks Donna,

I'm sure she misses the grandkids and we miss her here too...

God Bles and prayers,

Karen

[Snowflake]

I looked at all the pictures and did not find the cut that I have. I do not have the smiley on my back, my cut begins about mid-rib on my back and follows the rib line around and ends under my arm just behind my right breast. Interesting pictures, though. BIIIIGGGG words, too.

[chloesmom]

I have the Snowflake incision. It's about 4" long. I also have two small scars right below that one where they put in the chest tubes. They, of course, are right on the line of the bottom of my bra. Could not have been placed more acurately. Not complaining, just kind of ironic.

Cindy

[Wendy]

Interesting! Mine isn't the traditional either, Mine is parallel with my left arm. Starts about 2 inches down from my arm pit and is about 6 " long. Wouldn't know it was there unless I lifed my arm.

Wendy