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Second mastectomy
20 years ago I had a tram flap reconstruction after a mastectomy on one breast. Since then I found I was BRCA2 and in the last week I have been diagnosed with cancer in my other breast. I am interes...
Janine2
15 hours ago
mastectomy
Reconstruction
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Cost of breast reconstruction
Hi, I had a mastectomy 2 years ago and am looking at reconstruction, my breast specialist referred me to a plastic surgeon. His quote has come in where I will be $16000 out of pocket after medicare ...
eberk
1 month ago
breast-reconstruction
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16Comments
Radiotherapy after reconstruction
I have had a single mastectomy with immediate reconstruction in August. Now halfway through chemotherapy (3 of 6 cycles). I’ve been informed that due to the size of my tumour that I will require rad...
Belle2
3 months ago
implants
radiotherapy
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2Comments
Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch /Fundraiser for BCCWA
You are welcome to join us on Saturday 25th October from 12:30pm at the Herdsman Lake Tavern in Wembley (private function room) where we chat about everything to do with breast reconstruction. It’s v...
Leone88
5 months ago
breast-reconstruction
diep
implants
Reconstruction
32Views
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0Comments
Stacked flap reconstruction
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone had a stacked flap reconstruction (DIEP plus another donor site). Unfortunately not enough tissue for a DIEP so I’m likely to need tissue from both my thighs, so...
Laramp
5 months ago
breast-reconstruction
diep
Reconstruction
126Views
0likes
3Comments
Surgery decisions
Hi everyone, So many decisions. I am having ALL the treatment started with 8 weeks of 4 F/N treatment of AC medication. By the end i was cooked. Now at the half way mark of my intended 12 weeks PAC...
nicholsmi
6 months ago
breast-reconstruction
diep
surgery
201Views
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2Comments
Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
Herdsman Lake Tavern, Herdsman Parade Wembley, Saturday 30th August 12:30pm. This is the place to speak with other ladies who have done Breast Reconstruction to get all those tips to make recovery t...
Leone88
6 months ago
breast-reconstruction
diep
implants
62Views
1like
2Comments
IMPLANT OR AUTOLOGOUS FLAP
Hi ladies, I am hoping someone couold share with me what the implants are like as a reconstruction choice. I had a DIEP FLAP in May and unfortunately had many complications and after 5 operations i...
SamL8900
7 months ago
implants
tug flap
248Views
0likes
5Comments
Recon After Radiation - Timeframe
Hello, I have heard delayed reconstruction should be "at least 6-12 months" after radiation treatments finish. I'm curious how long after radiation you had reconstruction and/or other breast surgeri...
NicoleUTM
7 months ago
breast-reconstruction
radiotherapy
Reconstruction
111Views
0likes
3Comments
Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
Join us on Saturday 28th June 12:30pm Herdsman Lake Tavern Wembley to meet with other ladies who have done reconstruction. Simone Hall the tattooist will be there to answer your questions about 3D ...
Leone88
9 months ago
breast-reconstruction
diep
Reconstruction
66Views
1like
1Comment
Going flat after implant rapture
Hi All I had a bilateral mastectomy 8 years ago with expanders and silicone implants (aged 48 at that time). Here I am 8 yrs on and find I have had a implant rapture and now have silicone in my axil...
kat06
9 months ago
flap
going flat
mastectomy
rapture
Reconstruction
207Views
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1Comment
Animation Deformity- Botox
Hi ladies, I have had a double mastectomy with immediate reconstructive surgery with implants under the pectoral muscle. I have developed breast animation deformity, with spasms and pain. I have read...
Trud
9 months ago
animation deformity
implants
Reconstruction
107Views
0likes
1Comment
All Clear happy and healthy, BUT pre admission tomorrow for Mastectomy/Recon struggling mentally..
To say its been a tough week, has been an understatement even after a recurrence multiple surgeries and treatments over the past 6yrs. As much as I knew it was coming, I wasnt prepared for the call fr...
melclarity
10 months ago
chemotherapy
lumpectomy
mastectomy
radiotherapy
Reconstruction
1KViews
5likes
59Comments
Double mastectomy Tasmania
Hi Can anyone recommend a plastic surgeon for a double mastectomy and reconstruction in Tasmania? I’m yet to decide if I want a flap reconstruction or implants so ideally would like recommendations...
Sue12
10 months ago
launceston
masectomy
Reconstruction
surgeons
tasmania
148Views
0likes
3Comments
DIEP Surgery
Hello Pink Sisters I had DIEP surgery late last year and will be undergoing phase 2 in a few months. I can’t help but be frustrated by the back fat pockets that have appeared since surgery. My ...
lainee
1 year ago
diep
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TUG Flap Surgery
Hi all, I'm new to the group.. Just wondering if anyone has had TUG Flap surgery (removal of upper thigh muscle used to reconstruct breast) and if they have had any complications afterwards? ...
Ness1708
1 year ago
surgery
tug flap
244Views
0likes
8Comments
What’s happening in choosing breast reconstruction….
What’s happening in Choosing breast reconstruction. Hi all, Just a quick reminder for those who belong to the choosing breast reconstruction group but haven’t popped over recently to have...
mum2jj
1 year ago
breast-reconstruction
309Views
0likes
3Comments
DMX & Recon
Hello ladies, I'm in dire need of advice from the community regarding dmx and recon. I'm currently on a trial treatment prior to lumpectomy in mid December. I have triple negative and also a BRCA...
AquaMarina
2 years ago
nipple-reconstruction
Reconstruction
319Views
0likes
14Comments
Recon with expanders wk 7
Hi warriors just wanted to ask if anyone had pains post 6 wk mark with expanders? I’m at wk 7 now and fully expanded and for the past 4-5 days have been experiencing dull but almost constant pain un...
Haiz
2 years ago
expanders
pain
Reconstruction
128Views
0likes
2Comments
Flat or Implants ?
Hello! I was diagnosed in August ‘22 have just finished 6 chemo rounds with 12 more Herceptin treatments to go. My surgery is Feb 23 for a double mastectomy. I am considering immediate recon with imp...
Chrissy_L2022
3 years ago
breast-implants
breast-reconstruction
260Views
0likes
4Comments

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