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