Feeling very confused on treatment
Hi all. Have been diagnosed two weeks ago. Booked in for surgery on the 16th jan for double mastectomy but very unsure if to have reconstruction or not. This is obviously depending on the results as ...
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Hi SandraAnn,
I’m 43 and was diagnosed just over a month ago and had a mastectomy, lymph node removal and immediate reconstruction in December 2017. It’s a lot to take onboard and make decisions about isn’t it!
I had an immediate reconstruction because I was considered a good candidate (young age, not overweight, non-smoker) and I liked the idea of one operation and being able to look more like myself straight away. Mine was a DEIP reconstruction so I do have a new scar across my lower abdomen, but I got to keep my breast skin and nipple - so it’s like they removed the cancer and “re-stuffed” the breast. I’m still healing but am happy with the decision. Hopefully they’ll be close to symmetrical when the swelling goes down. So far it looks good!
I had a breast cancer surgeon and a plastic surgeon (which my breast cancer surgeon referred me to) and went through the private system. I start Chemo in a week and will be having Radiation therapy after that.
Good of luck making your decision. What I’ve learnt in this short time is that everyone’s cancer and path is different. Let me know if you have any questions about my experience with an immediate reconstruction. xo
I’m 43 and was diagnosed just over a month ago and had a mastectomy, lymph node removal and immediate reconstruction in December 2017. It’s a lot to take onboard and make decisions about isn’t it!
I had an immediate reconstruction because I was considered a good candidate (young age, not overweight, non-smoker) and I liked the idea of one operation and being able to look more like myself straight away. Mine was a DEIP reconstruction so I do have a new scar across my lower abdomen, but I got to keep my breast skin and nipple - so it’s like they removed the cancer and “re-stuffed” the breast. I’m still healing but am happy with the decision. Hopefully they’ll be close to symmetrical when the swelling goes down. So far it looks good!
I had a breast cancer surgeon and a plastic surgeon (which my breast cancer surgeon referred me to) and went through the private system. I start Chemo in a week and will be having Radiation therapy after that.
Good of luck making your decision. What I’ve learnt in this short time is that everyone’s cancer and path is different. Let me know if you have any questions about my experience with an immediate reconstruction. xo