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Recent mastectomy and reconstruction
Hi all I want to let this forum know how I am going after my mastectomy and reconstruction with an implant. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January. First lumpectomy in February with one lymph ...
@cynphic
There's a lot to take in and steps to take.
You will need to give your body time to heal.
Your medical team will give you guidance.
What type of breast cancer do you have and what type of reconstruction are you having?
"Surgery | Breast Cancer Network Australia" https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/treatment/surgery/
https://www.bcna.org.au/resource/fact-sheet-breast-cancer-pathology/
Are you having further treatment? Chemo/radiation/Aromatose Inhibitors
There's a BCNA pilates program on the website for when you've got the go ahead
"Strengthen your recovery" https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/strengthen-your-recovery/
Take care
There's a lot to take in and steps to take.
You will need to give your body time to heal.
Your medical team will give you guidance.
What type of breast cancer do you have and what type of reconstruction are you having?
"Surgery | Breast Cancer Network Australia" https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/treatment/surgery/
https://www.bcna.org.au/resource/fact-sheet-breast-cancer-pathology/
Are you having further treatment? Chemo/radiation/Aromatose Inhibitors
There's a BCNA pilates program on the website for when you've got the go ahead
"Strengthen your recovery" https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/strengthen-your-recovery/
Take care