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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...
Hi @Annabelle, I'm 44 and had a double mastectomy with full aux clearance on the left (SN only on the right) last August. I chose not to have a reconstruction - fear of the extra surgery as much as anything. I also had radio, (but not chemo). The recovery is pretty good. Listen to your phsyio's and do all the exercises. I was back playing footy by the end of Jan. For me I'm now quite used to my new shape and actually getting to like it.
What is worrying you the most, the surgery and recovery or not having a recon?
Aine
What is worrying you the most, the surgery and recovery or not having a recon?
Aine