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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 @Cory51, I'm one of the group leaders with BCNA's Choosing Breast Reconstruction group. You are most welcome to join us - just go to the Groups tab at the top of this page and it will bring up a selection of groups within the online network. Click on Join and write a short message about why you want to be a member and one of us will join you up. This group is a private group which shares photos as well as experiences about many different types of reconstruction. There are also members who are still deciding whether reconstruction is the right choice for them. As @Afraser says, there's no right or wrong, just what is right for you.
There is quite a bit to understand about reconstruction and so you might also find the information and resources on the Reclaim Your Curves website helpful. Reclaim Your Curves is a small, peer support and education charity for women considering reconstruction that grew out of the BCNA reconstruction group. You can check it out here:https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/home.html. If you look under the Additional Resources section there are information sheets that cover topics such as choosing your surgeon, questions to ask, preparing for surgery and a comparison chart of procedures.
Hope this helps. Hopefully we'll see you in the Choosing Breast Reconstruction group soon. Jane xx
There is quite a bit to understand about reconstruction and so you might also find the information and resources on the Reclaim Your Curves website helpful. Reclaim Your Curves is a small, peer support and education charity for women considering reconstruction that grew out of the BCNA reconstruction group. You can check it out here:https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/home.html. If you look under the Additional Resources section there are information sheets that cover topics such as choosing your surgeon, questions to ask, preparing for surgery and a comparison chart of procedures.
Hope this helps. Hopefully we'll see you in the Choosing Breast Reconstruction group soon. Jane xx