Laura
Hi, my name is Laura and I am 34 years old and have just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer for the 2nd time. I am hoping to communicate/meet people who are experiencing similar feelings and emotions ...
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I'm in the same boat as you.I had a lumpectomy,full node clearance and radiation in 2003.It came back 7 yrs later in the same spot-I was really shocked,thought I was in the clear. So I had a mastectomy then chemo in 2010.I have been on Tamoxifen for 2 yrs now. I wear a prosthesis and it's ok. I've thought of losing the other boob and doing recon but I also had 3 surgeries on my ankle between the boob ops and I can't stomach another operation for the moment.Also I have become paranoid about checking my scarline incase cancer comes back again.Like you,I would be limited to Diep recon (cos of the radiation)and that is a long,more complicated surgery.But having one boob is not without it's problems too.You have to buy higher neckline tops or "doctor" your wardrobe.That's probably the case with no boobs as well.These are all difficult decisions and in the end just go with what you feel is right for you at the moment.
Tonya xx