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mezmf
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21 days ago

3rd Op.

I had 1st op March. Part mastectomy. To remove 2x cancerous tumours. And a bit extra tissue. Told confident all goodo.No. 2nd op April. Re-excisision. Extra tissue. Because one margin not clear. Took more tissue.3rd No clear margins. Full mastectomy now.Oh my.

Reconstruction. Told. Talk about it later. After mastectomy...and pathology....

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    mezmf
    Member
    20 days ago

    Adelaide. Where can I find best reconstruction surgeons. I have no private insurance. Am a public patient. Both my surgeons used before have retired.

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    Mez_BCNA
    Community Manager
    20 days ago

    mezmf​  please feel free to contact BCNA’s Helpline 1800 500 258 if you need further support and information. In the meantime you may find the below resources helpful and as Arpie points out, you may like to join  Choosing breast reconstruction and/or Flat Chat - no breast reconstruction groups.

    Mastectomy for early breast cancer

    Watch the Breast reconstruction - know your options webcast, presented by BCNA, you will hear from:  

    • Dr Chantel Thornton, Specialist Breast Cancer Surgeon, about options for breast reconstruction surgery 
    • Monique Baldacchino, Breast Care Nurse, about practical and emotional supports available to help you through decision-making and surgery  
    • Gosia Davis, breast cancer survivor, about why she decided not to have breast reconstruction surgery  
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    arpie
    Member
    20 days ago

    So sorry to see you here and that you need further surgery, mezmf​ 
    I hope you have good support in both family and friends  - and if you are feeling stressed and/or upset - call our helpline for some 'one on one' support xx
    1800 500 258

    We have a 'Choosing Reconstruction' group that you may like to join - where you can chat with others who have had reconstruction xx
    Group: Choosing breast reconstruction | BCNA Online Network

    Feel free to jump onto this thread to read up on the forum with lots of good info.
    A big welcome to all New Online Network Members ..... | BCNA Online Network

    Take care, and all the best xx