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Second mastectomy
20 years ago I had a tram flap reconstruction after a mastectomy on one breast. Since then I found I was BRCA2 and in the last week I have been diagnosed with cancer in my other breast.
I am interested to hear the stories of anyone that had a reconstruction on one side and then had to look at getting a second mastectomy years later.
Did you go the construction route or perhaps decide to get a prosthesis, or even remove the reconstructed breast and go flat? I am in my late sixties.
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So sorry to see you joining us, specially being 2nd time around xx
We have 2 private groups you might be interested in joining re your mastectomy & whether to have reconstruction or staying flat .....This group is about remaining flat:
Group: Flat Chat - no breast reconstruction | BCNA Online NetworkThis group is about Reconstruction:
Group: Choosing breast reconstruction | BCNA Online NetworkYou need to 'send a request to join' as only members can see the conversations, so is totally private.
Raise ANY QUERY you may have on both choices.
I hope you are going OK with this latest diagnosis .... feel free to chat with our "Helpline'' for a confidential "one on one" chat. xx 1800 500 258Also feel free to Check out this thread - there is a lot of info on the forum - even 'tick sheets' that you can fill in to take with you to your appointments on your mental & physical health .... this info has been gleaned from many of our members over the years ... I hope it helps you xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latestTake care & all the best for your ongoing appointments xx
