Recurrence of Breast cancer .... 12 months on

Hi Sandy, I was lucky enough to have a nipple and skin sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using silicon implant. I'm 5 months post surgery and will have fat grafting next year to plump up my new perky. If you have any questions at all the for is such a fantastic place for information and as Brenda wrote there is the reconstruction group and there have been photo galleries established within that group to assist anyone crossing/facing reconstruction. All the best Xx Cath

Hi Sandy, I went for immediate delayed reconstruction . ..which is removal and tissue expander inserted and then expanded...and then permanent changover done later. My surgeon used a matrix sling and 3/4 filled mine (and ysed teardrop shaped expanders ) so I awoke  with breasts and had no further fills  until after chemo...I live 500k away and he was trying to help me out with that. so I have sibce had a fill and next appt. in 2 weeks to set surgery date. I am delighted with the result thus far. I had a bilateral and reduction and was cut like a breast reduction so once nipples are done (they couldn't save mine  ) the scars should look minimal. If wantibg a flap it can be difficult to do at time of mastectomy....unless you've already had your chemo I believe . ..because if the timibg with removal/ healing/chemo.  Hope this helps.

Many thanks Brenda5 x

This group may have your answers. http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstruction

Sorry to hear you have it back. Your best bet would be to speak with your team on reconstruction options. Perhaps your McGrath nurse would have an up to date idea? Just get yourself better first.