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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Hi @ntran
I also endorse comments above about joining the private choosing breast reconstruction group on here - I found it very helpful.
I also endorse comments above about joining the private choosing breast reconstruction group on here - I found it very helpful.
I had stage 2 grade 2 lobular cancer - tumour was large (5.5cm) and although it was not in my lymph nodes I was recommended radiotherapy which I had ( 28 sessions).
I decided to have the other boob looped off as well and have double DIEP flap surgery .
My story and some photos are in the private group.
I am now just over 1 year since the DIEP flap surgery and have absolutely no regrets.
It is a big surgery and big recovery but in the scheme of things I consider it was worth it.
All the best.
🌺
I decided to have the other boob looped off as well and have double DIEP flap surgery .
My story and some photos are in the private group.
I am now just over 1 year since the DIEP flap surgery and have absolutely no regrets.
It is a big surgery and big recovery but in the scheme of things I consider it was worth it.
All the best.
🌺