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Annabelle
9 years agoMember
Masectomy
So I am terrified, I have been booked in for a total masectomy and total axillary disection, so all lymph nodes removed under armpit. I have been told that I cant have reconstruction as I need to fin...
nikkid
9 years agoMember
Hi @Annabelle I have had a mastectomy (but not full axillary clearance - only sentinel node biopsy). It is shocking at first but as both @melclarity and @primek have said YOU can do this - so many of us here have :) . Whilst this won't make it easier, our shared experience might help to allay some of the fears or at least help to address some of your questions.
Thinking of you
Nikki xxxx
Thinking of you
Nikki xxxx