FTM's and Transitioning

[The Oopster]

So this seems like a no brainer but just in case my brain is on the wrong page.....

Once chest surgery is completed there is no longer any need for mammography's correct? I just keep getting the notices and thought before I call and ask them to take me off the list I would double check!

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by The Oopster

So this seems like a no brainer but just in case my brain is on the wrong page.....

Once chest surgery is completed there is no longer any need for mammography's correct? I just keep getting the notices and thought before I call and ask them to take me off the list I would double check!

I was told by my primary care physician and also by a surgeon who specialized in mastectomies (she did some basic post-op care for me since my surgeon was in Canada) that a mammogram isn't an option (for obvious reasons) but that I should still receive manual check-ups along with ultrasound.

Even with this type of surgery, we are still left with breast tissue.

[The Oopster]

Originally Posted by Thinker

I was told by my primary care physician and also by a surgeon who specialized in mastectomies (she did some basic post-op care for me since my surgeon was in Canada) that a mammogram isn't an option (for obvious reasons) but that I should still receive manual check-ups along with ultrasound.

Even with this type of surgery, we are still left with breast tissue.

Thanks. I know men can get breast cancer so that's why i wondered.

[theoddz]

Originally Posted by The Oopster

Thanks. I know men can get breast cancer so that's why i wondered.

It is true that XY males can and do get breast cancer, but when I asked Dr. V. about this following my surgery, he told me that, when we undergo this surgery, most of the milk glands (which is where cancer usually occurs) are removed. Biological males tend to have only the milk ducts, and these are seldom affected by cancer. Still, he told me, I would have to do manual exams and seek medical attention if I noticed any suspicious lumps.

Good luck to you, Linus!! I think you're going to be extremely happy with Dr. V and I don't think you could possibly get a better surgeon or surgical staff at any price. I think you're going to be very pleased. I know I am.

~Theo~

[atomiczombie]

The acne on my back, shoulders and sides of my torso is getting absurdly bad. It's so annoying. Now it's on my neck too! My face isn't too bad but I got some there too. I never had it like this when I went through puberty the first time. There's even a little on my ass. Oy.

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

The acne on my back, shoulders and sides of my torso is getting absurdly bad. It's so annoying. Now it's on my neck too! My face isn't too bad but I got some there too. I never had it like this when I went through puberty the first time. There's even a little on my ass. Oy.

Bummer. Sorry to hear that.

Your doctor should provide some help for it. Talk to him/her about switching brands of testosterone too. I've known people who have had to do that because of acne.

Good luck.

[Logicaly]

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

The acne on my back, shoulders and sides of my torso is getting absurdly bad. It's so annoying. Now it's on my neck too! My face isn't too bad but I got some there too. I never had it like this when I went through puberty the first time. There's even a little on my ass. Oy.

I get it just on my face thankfully, and on one side of my neck I have noticed. Ive been trying multiple different acne products and finally found Clean N Clear seems to work well for a face wash to help with it.

[Jaques]

I dont know you have the same T as in England, i was lst put onto Sustanon, i did have a few spots, though not many, but my bp was high and i transferred to Nebido which is "smoother" and causes much less problems.............

[Rufusboi]

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

The acne on my back, shoulders and sides of my torso is getting absurdly bad. It's so annoying. Now it's on my neck too! My face isn't too bad but I got some there too. I never had it like this when I went through puberty the first time. There's even a little on my ass. Oy.

Atomic

I tried everything then discovered Stridex, it is great. I saw a big difference after only a couple of days. I use it on my face and back once a day now and very rarely have any acne.

Rufus