Breast reconstruction options
Hi
Its been the longest 2 weeks of my life since I found out I had breast cancer. I spent some long lonely hours inside waiting rooms & machines. And while they clicked and beeped my absolute worst fear - leaving my family behind - played over and over in my head as I sobbed and prayed. I begged & made promises Ill keep - if only I could live & stay longer with my family.
The first surgeon consult was a blur, I remember thinking I couldnt wait to get that cancerous bomb off my chest before it infects my whole being!
I also remember asking about immediate reconstruction and was advised against it.
I cant recall why.
But now Im worried about how to keep my best breast after all is said and done - mostly for my mental health.
Then great news - early BC - multiple spots 3 poss 4.
Not aggressive?
No lymph node action.
Still waiting on HER2 markers results & left breast biopsy under MRI for suspicious mass.
Bottom line after consult - move ahead with initial plan of
Mastectomy. Chemo. Radiation. Reconstruction option.
Of course the relief I will live is #winning and I know how lucky I am.
Ive read many stories saying skin and nipple saving is not always an option so am preparedfor that. Im scheduled for Right breast mastectomy (poss double pending other biospy results) on Wed 10th July. Pre surgery consult on Tuesday 9th. I really dont know what to expect afterwards and Im running out of time fast to make such a firm and final decision about losing it all. Ive tries to join the breast recon group - just waiting on approval.
Id appreciate any and all advice and after days of trying to find you all, here you all are like BC Warriors.
Im now reading more real experiences and less Google horror stories. Its awesome seeing a massive network of help and resources that are invaluable to a newbie fumbling through,
Thanks all,
Cha x
Its been the longest 2 weeks of my life since I found out I had breast cancer. I spent some long lonely hours inside waiting rooms & machines. And while they clicked and beeped my absolute worst fear - leaving my family behind - played over and over in my head as I sobbed and prayed. I begged & made promises Ill keep - if only I could live & stay longer with my family.
The first surgeon consult was a blur, I remember thinking I couldnt wait to get that cancerous bomb off my chest before it infects my whole being!
I also remember asking about immediate reconstruction and was advised against it.
I cant recall why.
But now Im worried about how to keep my best breast after all is said and done - mostly for my mental health.
Then great news - early BC - multiple spots 3 poss 4.
Not aggressive?
No lymph node action.
Still waiting on HER2 markers results & left breast biopsy under MRI for suspicious mass.
Bottom line after consult - move ahead with initial plan of
Mastectomy. Chemo. Radiation. Reconstruction option.
Of course the relief I will live is #winning and I know how lucky I am.
Ive read many stories saying skin and nipple saving is not always an option so am preparedfor that. Im scheduled for Right breast mastectomy (poss double pending other biospy results) on Wed 10th July. Pre surgery consult on Tuesday 9th. I really dont know what to expect afterwards and Im running out of time fast to make such a firm and final decision about losing it all. Ive tries to join the breast recon group - just waiting on approval.
Id appreciate any and all advice and after days of trying to find you all, here you all are like BC Warriors.
Im now reading more real experiences and less Google horror stories. Its awesome seeing a massive network of help and resources that are invaluable to a newbie fumbling through,
Thanks all,
Cha x