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Abbydog
2 years agoMember
My BC was ductal, so not the same, maybe similar.
I had Mastectomy with axillary clearance, EC + Taxol total 20weeks, RT 5weeks, now Aromatase Inhibitors for 5-10 yrs. In that order.
Prior to getting BC I had my eyebrows tattooed, because they were very sparse. I had them redone after my surgery and before Chemo. Very happy that I did. I did not lose my hair on my head, as I used Cold Cap. But I still lost eyelashes and eyebrows. My eyebrows have not grown back. I'm almost 3yrs post Chemo.
I plan to have my eyebrows done again soon, when I have nipples tattooed on my reconstruction.
After full recovery from active treatment. I had reconstruction. I deliberated on going flat for a while.
I hated having one breast and being lop sided.
I had Lat Dorsi to my cancer side, and a prophylactic to the other side at same time of surgery.
Both had tissue expanders, and now Implants. I was not suitable for DIEP.
I have symmetry and am very happy.
Hopefully this is a little helpful.
All the best for your treatments.
I had Mastectomy with axillary clearance, EC + Taxol total 20weeks, RT 5weeks, now Aromatase Inhibitors for 5-10 yrs. In that order.
Prior to getting BC I had my eyebrows tattooed, because they were very sparse. I had them redone after my surgery and before Chemo. Very happy that I did. I did not lose my hair on my head, as I used Cold Cap. But I still lost eyelashes and eyebrows. My eyebrows have not grown back. I'm almost 3yrs post Chemo.
I plan to have my eyebrows done again soon, when I have nipples tattooed on my reconstruction.
After full recovery from active treatment. I had reconstruction. I deliberated on going flat for a while.
I hated having one breast and being lop sided.
I had Lat Dorsi to my cancer side, and a prophylactic to the other side at same time of surgery.
Both had tissue expanders, and now Implants. I was not suitable for DIEP.
I have symmetry and am very happy.
Hopefully this is a little helpful.
All the best for your treatments.