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Anais_Right
Member
11 years ago

Breast reconstruction, expanders+implants

Hi! I was diagnosed with bbc, ER+ PR+ HER2-.       I had bmx, chemotherapy and I'm taking Tamoxifen. I'm waiting for having breast reconstruction done. I'd like to hear other women's experiencies about breast reconstruction, specially with expanders and silicone implants. Please could you specify if you had radiation? Did you have any complications? (capsule contracture, infections,..) What type of implants did you have? Are you happy with the results? Any advice? Thanks.

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  • sodapop's avatar
    sodapop
    Member
    11 years ago

    Sorry to hear you have been through the dreaded breast cancer treatment!

    My breast cancer is a little different to yours but I had single mastectomy, chemo and 5.5 weeks of radiation. Now I'm at the reconstuction stage but Iv'e been recommended to use my stomach fat/muscle to create my new breast.

    Hopefully someone in a similar situation can give you some advice! Goodluck and best wishes