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cheezelbug
2 years agoMember
Lumpectomy didn't work - now what?
After being diagnosed on my 50th birthday, I'm now staring down the mastectomy path given we didn't get clear margins on the lumpectomy. No chemo or radiation required. Of course I've got the sta...
iserbrown
2 years agoMember
https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/additional-resources.html
By the sound of your post you've already done some research. The link above is very informative.
Not achieving clear margins does occur for some.
You mention you are small breasted. Do you have enough tissue for Diep Flap?
Are you a public or private patient?
https://www.bcna.org.au/resource-hub/articles/breast-reconstruction/
The decision is yours and your medical team.........
Best wishes
By the sound of your post you've already done some research. The link above is very informative.
Not achieving clear margins does occur for some.
You mention you are small breasted. Do you have enough tissue for Diep Flap?
Are you a public or private patient?
https://www.bcna.org.au/resource-hub/articles/breast-reconstruction/
The decision is yours and your medical team.........
Best wishes