Breast Reconstruction after Radiation
Hi there all,
I'm a new member of this great site. Wish I had spent a lot more time on here the first time I was diagnosed.
Anyhow to tell you a little of my situation, I'm 43 years young and th...
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Hi Kelley,
I first had breast cancer in 2002 when I was 34 yrs old. I had a lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and tamoxifen for 5 years. In 2011 when I was 43, I found another lump in the same breast and had a mastectomy and chemo. In September 2012, I had the other boob removed (which was cancer-free) and a double reconstruction using the latissimus dorsi muscles from my back and Air Expander tissue expanders. It's gone really well, especially on the side I had radiation 10 years ago. In two weeks, I'm swapping the air expander for a tear drop shaped implant. My plastic surgeon said I should end up a D cup with cleavage!! I've had no cleavage for a year and I miss it!! My back has two scars that are hidden under my bra and I have great back and arm movement. I'm happy to answer any questions. xx Jane