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Total left mastectomy vs expander/implant?
Hi everyone - I’m newly diagnosed and have found BCN hugely helpful and reassuring. I have bilateral early cancers - invasive ductal (left side) and invasive lobular (right side). ER + PR + HER2 -....
Hi - thank you so much for such a detailed reply. It’s so reassuring to read about your experience. I’ll definitely get onto the physio early and I’ll check with my surgeon beforehand that it’s over the over the pectoral muscle.
I’d love to go to a direct implant vs the expander first. There’s no sign of lymph node involvement at this stage so I’ll double check that option. My surgery is booked for 22/11.
It’s very useful to know re the 2 drains making movement harder - I’ll try for a longer hospital stay especially as I live alone.
Wonder if you’re taking hormone blocker meds and if so how they’ve made you feel?
Really love that you’re back to squad swimming 6 months later. That’ll be my goal!
Really love that you’re back to squad swimming 6 months later. That’ll be my goal!
Thanks again!
Vicki