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Chrissy555
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9 years ago

Bi lateral mastectomy/ options when cancer only in 1 breast

Hi, i have Early breast cancer 7 cm tumour in left breast, do not know if nodes are involved as yet, however surgeon has recommended to have all lymph nodes under arm removed, and more than likely ra...
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nikkid
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9 years ago
Hey Chrissy, I waited for 12 months too - but only because I wasn't ready initially. I had an aeroform tissue expander inserted so I had a bit of a cleavage and have work a prosthesis (soft padded insert) during that time. The next thing is to have a boob made out of my own flesh and then my right one done to match. It's a bit daunting but also v exciting x