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Mastectomy vs Reconstruction
I am nearing the end of chemotherapy and am faced with the decision as to whether to have a mastectomy or mastectomy plus reconstruction. I have started to gather data about the recon as initially I w...
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Hi @Cory51get all of your options written down from your surgeon, including the costs (total including anaesthetist), the length of surgery and recovery and the possible complications. You can also ask them about their success rate with each procedure. Then sit down and think about what outcome you want. Radiotherapy can have an impact on reconstruction so just check with them about that as well.
Get a second opinion or two! I also google the name of the doctor with problems/ complaints after it just to check. Always remember to ask questions. I’ve had reconstruction but had to wait 2 years to have it due to radiotherapy damage. I’m glad I waited. Have you joined one of the reconstruction groups? All the best. There’s no wrong or right and there’s time.
Get a second opinion or two! I also google the name of the doctor with problems/ complaints after it just to check. Always remember to ask questions. I’ve had reconstruction but had to wait 2 years to have it due to radiotherapy damage. I’m glad I waited. Have you joined one of the reconstruction groups? All the best. There’s no wrong or right and there’s time.