Due to surgical butchery in 1976 and again ten years later, the right side of my abdomen is now compromised when I find myself needing a breast reconstruction (DIEP). My plastic surgeon says it can be done but I will have to go small. Before kids I was a D cup, now I am an E. The surgeon says he can do a small B. I am…
Please come and join us for lunch Venue: Eden Gardens Dragonfly Cafe, Macquarie Park TIme: 12 noon to 3pm Make new friends, share your story and meet other women in a similar situation as you. Please RSVP so we can book our table. More info at https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/sydney.html - 2018 list of dates coming soon
We enjoyed our first lunch together for 2018 with lovely food, lively discussion (nothing is sacred!!), and hearing from Tia Covey about the wonderful free activities available through the CoastCanCare Wellness Program. The next lunch will be on 27th May.
HI Everyone... I was diagnosed in 2014. Had a lumpectomy then WLE (reexcision), then radio. I didn't need to have chemo. Following this I was basically left with half a breast & an inverted nipple. Has left me scarred and incredibly upset by how I look. My husband still hasn’t seen my ugly breast! My Mother died 6 months…
Hello All, My name is Michelle and I am 51 and I am due to have a breast reconstruction in April 2018. This is the second time I have been on this waiting list as the first time I decided to defer for another year. I had a left Mastectomy in 2015 after discover of a Phyllodes Tumour. Due to other health factors my only…
If you would like to find out about what's involved in various breast reconstruction techniques, hear from surgeons, connect with other women, and receive great information and support, come along to the BRA Event in Orange on Monday, 19th March. Details on attached flyer. You need to register in order to attend :)
Hi Perth ladies - our first support lunch for 2018 is Sat 24th February at 12:30pm - The Herdsman Lake Tavern (also known as The Herdy) Herdsman Parade Wembley. This is a great way to hear first hand about reconstruction- the good and the bad. We also discuss physio, tattooing and exercise. We buy our own lunch/drinks and…
Register today for our upcoming webcast Let’s cut through all the hype! Why exercise? Exercise is well known to positively impact your physical and emotional wellbeing. Did you know it can also positively affect things like fatigue, lymphoedema, muscle strength, depression and anxiety? Join us on Wednesday 22 May 7pm AEST…