Breast reconstruction Advice
Hi all, I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer (2 weeks to be exact). I'm still trying to process the diagnosis & what it means while also juggling work & a 2yo toddler. My surgeon is keen...
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I had Stage 2, Grade 3 Ductal BC. My treatment was as a Private patient,
I say this only because it sometimes changes the speed of things and the choices.
I was not offered any immediate reconstruction at all.
He and I were very happy to get my Cancer out ASAP.
I required SMX with axillary clearance, 20 weeks duration of Chemo and 5 weeks of Radiotherapy.
Now I am on Aromatase Inhibitors for 5-10 years.
This year I have had reconstruction.
My story is on the Group 'Choosing Breast Reconstruction'.
It is a discussion called 'Not suitable for DIEP My Reconstruction'
There are photos and my reasons for my choice.
I am very happy.
I believe my initial Breast surgeon was keen to get my Cancer under control and for me to be fully
recovered from my treatments.
If you should need radiotherapy, it may change you decision on what to do.
R/T can spoil some reconstructions and damage Implants.
I had Lat Dorsi on my Cancer side.
That side feels a bit thicker, with more side boob. The Lat Dorsi does include bringing the muscle
through under the arm ( under the skin), this does make my side under arm a little firmer and thicker.
This is still much better than being flat on that side.
It was large surgery, but I also had breast surgery to the other side at the same time.
This took 8hrs and 7 nights in hospital. Mostly waiting for my 6 wound drains to slow down.
Don't be in a hurry.
Reconstruction can be done later.
Do you know what extent of treatment you need?
Ask me anything.
If your treatment is extensive, you may have Income Protection
in your Superannuation to access. If so get the forms started ASAP, it takes a bit of time.
All the very best.
I say this only because it sometimes changes the speed of things and the choices.
I was not offered any immediate reconstruction at all.
He and I were very happy to get my Cancer out ASAP.
I required SMX with axillary clearance, 20 weeks duration of Chemo and 5 weeks of Radiotherapy.
Now I am on Aromatase Inhibitors for 5-10 years.
This year I have had reconstruction.
My story is on the Group 'Choosing Breast Reconstruction'.
It is a discussion called 'Not suitable for DIEP My Reconstruction'
There are photos and my reasons for my choice.
I am very happy.
I believe my initial Breast surgeon was keen to get my Cancer under control and for me to be fully
recovered from my treatments.
If you should need radiotherapy, it may change you decision on what to do.
R/T can spoil some reconstructions and damage Implants.
I had Lat Dorsi on my Cancer side.
That side feels a bit thicker, with more side boob. The Lat Dorsi does include bringing the muscle
through under the arm ( under the skin), this does make my side under arm a little firmer and thicker.
This is still much better than being flat on that side.
It was large surgery, but I also had breast surgery to the other side at the same time.
This took 8hrs and 7 nights in hospital. Mostly waiting for my 6 wound drains to slow down.
Don't be in a hurry.
Reconstruction can be done later.
Do you know what extent of treatment you need?
Ask me anything.
If your treatment is extensive, you may have Income Protection
in your Superannuation to access. If so get the forms started ASAP, it takes a bit of time.
All the very best.