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LouiseTurner
In Memoriam
11 years ago

Breast Reconstruction Surgery Myths

I have posted before about the myths that surround the notion of breast reconstruction. Being informed and connecting with women who have been there and also with quality surgeons can help us make better decisions for us. 

This article highlights the many myths that are out there, some are assumptions about how we see ourselves as women. It is a difficult time, but being better informed can help us start the conversation and participate in the decisions about our body.

Read the article here....

Breast Reconstruction Surgery Myths

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  • Jane221's avatar
    Jane221
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Louie, interesting article. I'd agree that the first meeting with the breast surgeon is an important time to discuss whether immediate reconstruction is possible, and if not, what are the options for reconstruction down the track. I was lucky that my GP had talked to me about reconstruction before referring me on to my breast surgeon and so I was fully prepared to discuss what my options were. My breast surgeon was very open to discussing it, but as it turned out, I did have to wait until after all treatments to have my reconstruction, but at least the conversation was on the table and my surgeon referred me to a great plastic surgeon once I was ready to move ahead.

    I guess the point of my comment is that women should be given all the options at the very beginning so that they can weigh up what is right for them and be actively involved in the decision-making. I know that some women are not given the benefit of this conversation (perhaps because of the surgeon's assumption that they would not want to go down the reconstruction path), but at the very least that should be a choice the woman herself makes. Jane xx