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Overwhelmed and feeling down
After 2 opinion from different drs I have been told that a total mastectomy is only option for me due to the multiple lesions found in my breast. I am feeling rather overwhelmed at the thought of losi...
Now the decision is reluctantly made regarding need for a mastectomy, have you considered reconstruction?
It is often good to plan this as part of initial surgery.
This link gives brief overviews
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/treatment/breast-reconstruction/
More detail here
https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/
And we also have a breast reconstruction group you can join.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstruction
Real women, real shared stories and also real pics.
We all get the heartache. I was devastated also. But once i settled on the plan I just wanted the cancer gone. I will always miss my breasts but I've never regretted my decision.
It is often good to plan this as part of initial surgery.
This link gives brief overviews
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/treatment/breast-reconstruction/
More detail here
https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/
And we also have a breast reconstruction group you can join.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstruction
Real women, real shared stories and also real pics.
We all get the heartache. I was devastated also. But once i settled on the plan I just wanted the cancer gone. I will always miss my breasts but I've never regretted my decision.