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Vera1975
1 year agoMember
Newly Diagnosed with an early stage right breast cancer. Need your support and experience please
Hi All, I was diagnosed with right breast cancer in January 2025 and am preparing for surgery at Peter Mac. My surgeon has recommended a mastectomy, and I’ve consulted with a plastic surgeon who sug...
Blossom1961
1 year agoMember
@Vera1975 I did not have a recon even though my surgeon was keen. He explained the difference between the diep and an implant. Apparently the implant can feel cold and not part of you. A diep will hopefully connect and adapt well enough so that it is warm as it has your blood flowing through it and if the nerves take well, you will also have feeling. As I haven’t had either, this is second hand info. As @arpie says, the recon group will be able to assist you better. Sending big hugs. One step at a time.