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Negative impact of radiation on Flap (autologous) reconstruction??
Hi all, will have mastectomy in a couple of months time, am considering to have an immediate breast reconstruction (IBC) using my own tissues/ flap (autologous). Unfortunately, I will have a series of...
Hi @aimsagi,
As my surgeries were in 2020 and 2021 I’m not sure what current policies are or even if it differs by state.
If you ask to join the private group on here “ Choosing Breast Reconstruction” you might find more answers.
You could also ring the BCNA helpline as I recall seeing a while ago something on here on advocacy for women with breast cancer to receive options in reconstruction whether that be public or private.
I am happy with the results of my delayed reconstruction but I did have a plastic surgeon who is very experienced in such operations.
As my surgeries were in 2020 and 2021 I’m not sure what current policies are or even if it differs by state.
If you ask to join the private group on here “ Choosing Breast Reconstruction” you might find more answers.
You could also ring the BCNA helpline as I recall seeing a while ago something on here on advocacy for women with breast cancer to receive options in reconstruction whether that be public or private.
I am happy with the results of my delayed reconstruction but I did have a plastic surgeon who is very experienced in such operations.