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Twice_Bitten
8 years agoMember
Reconstruction Surgery or not?
Nearly 20years ago I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 'in-situ' onmy left side. Treatment was a complete Masectomy followed by 5 years of taking Tamoxifen. I was always frightened that it would comeba...
TonyaM
8 years agoMember
Hi twice bitten, how unlucky! You’d think you were home n hosed after 13 yrs.It’s such a bugger of a disease.I’ve had 2 bouts of bc but both in the same breast(2003,2010)
So I’ve put up with being lopsided for the last 8 yrs and I’m now thinking about Diep recon.But my dilemma is whether to do 1 breast or 2. I’m 62 and I worry about the long anaesthetic.I sympathize with you but I’m sure the ladies in the reconstruction group will help you.
So I’ve put up with being lopsided for the last 8 yrs and I’m now thinking about Diep recon.But my dilemma is whether to do 1 breast or 2. I’m 62 and I worry about the long anaesthetic.I sympathize with you but I’m sure the ladies in the reconstruction group will help you.