dinky
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dinky
Hi everyone.I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2011.I have just read the article in the latest edition of the Beacon about reconstruction and the time that it takes to wait for the oportunit...
Hi Chris.I am glad that I found this site.After all any feedback that we can get is helpful.I did not have any lumps or anything that would have given me any idea that I had breast cancer.It was found during a regular mammogram.I was lucky that I was regular with the mammograms except that I was a little late with my appointment ,which on hindsite is a little scary because the cancer was very aggresive and thankfully still contained.I did not have to have chemo or any other medication except for lots of antibiotics after the fact.I had muscle and tissue pulled from my left back shoulder(I only ,at this stage had one removed)and through my side but I didn't have enough flesh to fill the new breast so the doctor put in a gell pad to build it up.I did experience some discomfort in my back but overall it was really good.The nipple reconstruction was really no problem at all.I am still numb on the end of my breast so I did not have any pain at all and did not require any painkillers.This was done under an aneasthetic and only took about 30 mins on a day surgery.The result is quite amazing and although it still softening it is really real.Chris the result is realy good and I am sure that you are going to like the result.In fact I think that the one that I had "done"is better than the one I have left.
Love Dinky