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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Great info there @Abbydog
Sorry to see you here @ntran - as both ladies have mentioned - joining the Breast Reconstruction group will help - where you can raise any questions in total privacy & see pics of 'before & after'. @Carissa_BCNA - could ntran's membership be fast tracked, please?
Everyone's case is different & as Abbydog mentions - some treatments may even adversely affect some reconstruction plans too - so some members don't have the recon done immediately.
You could also join the Young Women group - to chat with similar aged members, who also may have young children.
Is your surgeon a Plastic Surgeon as well as a Breast Cancer surgeon? Not all are.
If you add your town/region to your profile, we may have members nearby who you can chat with & even meet up (when possible) for a coffee & chat xx
take care & all the best for your decision making.
Jump on here for some 'general' info on the forum, including what to take to hospital with you & other bits that may interest you (even some humorous bits xx)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Sorry to see you here @ntran - as both ladies have mentioned - joining the Breast Reconstruction group will help - where you can raise any questions in total privacy & see pics of 'before & after'. @Carissa_BCNA - could ntran's membership be fast tracked, please?
Everyone's case is different & as Abbydog mentions - some treatments may even adversely affect some reconstruction plans too - so some members don't have the recon done immediately.
You could also join the Young Women group - to chat with similar aged members, who also may have young children.
Is your surgeon a Plastic Surgeon as well as a Breast Cancer surgeon? Not all are.
If you add your town/region to your profile, we may have members nearby who you can chat with & even meet up (when possible) for a coffee & chat xx
take care & all the best for your decision making.
Jump on here for some 'general' info on the forum, including what to take to hospital with you & other bits that may interest you (even some humorous bits xx)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest