Newly Diagnosed Locally Advanced Breast Cancer

@kirstiekoala welcome to our exclusive club! I had a bilateral mastectomy on the 17th Jan with a DIEP flap reconstruction.  I had my first BC in 2007, had lumpectomy, radiotherapy and AIs for 8/yrs. Last year I was diagnosed with another BC in the same breast. Initially I had a lumpectomy but eventually decided to have the mastectomy.  I have a family history and I don’t want to be going through this again in 10 yrs! I had 4 nights in hospital and have been slowly mobilising at home. My surgeon directed my to be very careful about moving my arms, shoulders etc to ensure the grafts take - I guess implants are similar in that way. On the BCNA there’s a great resource about preparing for reconstruction that I’ve found very useful. Also the info on Reclaim your Curves website.  Wishing you well with your surgery. I found once I’d made the decision and it was all booked I became much calmer. But take it one step at a time.