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ChrissK
9 years agoMember
@Tameeka, ok story is had 14 lymph nodes taken out 1 positive that was in Oct 2015... 4 x AC chemo finished Feb 2016. Scans all showed cleared then in 1 April 2016 proceeded with double mastectomy with BS and PS both agreeing to do a skin sparing mastectomy with immediate (tear-drop shape) implant recon as DIEP/TRAM was not an option for me (too dangerous). Then unfortunately more cancer cell found so had radiation started end May and finished end June 2016. So it's nearly a year! Yes was told about the affects could have on my implants later on (maybe in 5-10yrs time), unfortunately for me there was no choice to make, I followed Drs orders and did as I had to in regards to my treatment. Yes these things happnen, like I said only discomfort is left breast (where BC was originally) is more tight than right breast and I do get slight swelling under the armpit where lymph nodes got taken out but with messaging all seems good. Can I ask why are you having mastectomy before radiation???? Is this what your Dr has advised? Would I recommend to others? I can't do that as only Drs can tell you the right path to take in regards to your treatment. So far yes both my BS and PS are very happy with the results, haven't had nipple recon as yet PS said to wait but at the moment don't even know if I will be do that either, decision to make when time is right. Hope I have answered your questions let me know if you need anything else!