Reconstruction, Lumpectomy v Masectomy
I was wondering if anyone knows if reconstructions are only for people who have masectomies or if there is a time limit from the time of surgery. My scaring & appearance is getting worse & is really d...
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Hi PaulaN, I have just turned 64, diagnosed late October and surgery (lumpectomy and axilla dissection) November 3rd. I am with you regarding body image and that age is irrelevant . I have difficulty looking at the scars and new lumps and dents. Best of luck xPaulaN said:Hi ScorpioQueen, I dont have a bc nurse & had my lumpectomy in March, I saw the Dr in Oct as I have a HUGE lump & the girl doing the ct said that I had a huge sarcoma & if it was drained I wouldnt have anything left. There's also an enlarged node which isnt showing cancer but I'm going to be having 3 monthly mamograms to keep an eye on it. On the emotional side of things I have found the hospital I went through to be useless. I had a psychologist thought a mental health plan but that is now finished. Im sure that when you reach a certain age (Im 53) they think body image doesnt matter