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...
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Sounds like a good idea @Vetty - DEFINITELY get your GP to refer you elsewhere. If you add your 'town/city' to your profile, people may be able to help with suggestions of surgeons - tho your BC Nurse would be a good one to talk to as well - as she has dealt with the patients post op ..... and would know who was good! ;)
I'd steer clear from 'general surgeons' too .... VERY important that your surgeon is experienced in whatever form of reconstruction you are undertaking & is also communicative with you - sounds like this guy had a revolving door!! 10 mins to discuss your surgery??? NOT LONG ENOUGH - specially when you were left confused & stunned!
take care & good luck & don't be afraid to pull the pin on that guy!!
I'd steer clear from 'general surgeons' too .... VERY important that your surgeon is experienced in whatever form of reconstruction you are undertaking & is also communicative with you - sounds like this guy had a revolving door!! 10 mins to discuss your surgery??? NOT LONG ENOUGH - specially when you were left confused & stunned!
take care & good luck & don't be afraid to pull the pin on that guy!!