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Mastectomy
Hello ladies, I’m 32 yo with HER2 positive breast cancer. I’m currently undergoing chemotherapy and i’m 3 weeks away from finishing my Abraxane+herceptin+perjeta treatment. I will be having a mas...
Hi @Vetty
If you join the private group on here “ Choosing Breast Reconstruction” ( call the helpline if you need help joining) you will see lots of stories and photos of both types of reconstruction ( implants as well as using your own fat - autologous)
My story is on there - I had mastectomy with insertion of tissue expanders then rafiotherapy then had to wait at least 6 months for the DIEP flap surgery.
I am now 18 months on and very satisfied with my decision.
But it’s a very personal one ( including whether to have reconstruction at all) and not everyone is suitable for the autologous reconstruction.
Take care🌺
If you join the private group on here “ Choosing Breast Reconstruction” ( call the helpline if you need help joining) you will see lots of stories and photos of both types of reconstruction ( implants as well as using your own fat - autologous)
My story is on there - I had mastectomy with insertion of tissue expanders then rafiotherapy then had to wait at least 6 months for the DIEP flap surgery.
I am now 18 months on and very satisfied with my decision.
But it’s a very personal one ( including whether to have reconstruction at all) and not everyone is suitable for the autologous reconstruction.
Take care🌺