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PamQld
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8 months ago

ER/PR+ HER2- invasive lobular

I’m a 47 yr old mum of one 6 yr old. I received my ER/PR+ HER2- invasive lobular cancer diagnosis this week. Due to strong family history (mum passed away at 62 in 2012 with triple negative BC- and h...
lumpectomy
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Julez1958
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8 months ago

HiPamQld​ 

The decision to have a double mastectomy is a very personal one but that is the decision I made even though I had no family history of breast cancer.

I had DIEP reconstruction using my tummy fat - big surgery and recovery but I don’t regret it.

My story with photos is on the choosing breast reconstruction private group , there are many other stories on there and photos I found very helpful , so ask to join that group if you are thinking along those lines.

Best wishes and feel free to post on here with any questions or just a vent as we all “ get it” even though our experiences will all be a little different.

 

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    PamQld
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    8 months ago

    Thank you for your message. I have decided that I will have a mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction. I’m booked in for January 13th. Thank for the info photos. I will have a look as I think it’ll help me with my understanding of what to expect.