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Here we go again
I underwent a mastectomy for grade 2 lobular carcinoma in July last year. Both sentinel node and axillary node biopsies were clear. I didn’t require radiotherapy or chemotherapy but commenced anastraz...
Hi @rowey and @arpie
I am after two years, again going in; this time a right mastectomy - next week. I don't want reconstruction as I am concerned about over-heating of the chest cavity and having to do the op again, if things do not turn out as I hope. However, I am also concerned about spine scoliosis, if I do not do breast reconstruction. Have you any insight/experience on this? I presently suffer with acute pain in my back and shoulders since my last surgery - already with significant scoliosis - living on pain killers is not much chop and I don't want to stuff up my liver. Also, what are the chances of cancer showing up again after my mastectomy and to where would it likely go? What are survival odds? I know you might not be able to answer all this, but do your best.
I am after two years, again going in; this time a right mastectomy - next week. I don't want reconstruction as I am concerned about over-heating of the chest cavity and having to do the op again, if things do not turn out as I hope. However, I am also concerned about spine scoliosis, if I do not do breast reconstruction. Have you any insight/experience on this? I presently suffer with acute pain in my back and shoulders since my last surgery - already with significant scoliosis - living on pain killers is not much chop and I don't want to stuff up my liver. Also, what are the chances of cancer showing up again after my mastectomy and to where would it likely go? What are survival odds? I know you might not be able to answer all this, but do your best.