Unilateral mastectomy and now results
I had my unilateral mastectomy last Tuesday and I am recovering well. I have my second postop check up tomorrow. The drain is running along well. I have two more appointments with this and I am done....
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As I had chemo, I did not do anything too major while undergoing this. They recommend a balanced healthy diet during and after chemo. Things I have changed are no alcohol (as this is a risk factor for getting BC), more fresh vegetables and fruit, no processed foods and less meat. I buy organic to avoid the risk of pesticides and chemicals wherever possible.
Exercise is also very important. I walk, swim and do Pilates. These changes not only reduce my chance of getting a recurrence but I feel better and have a better quality of life. I figure something or more likely a combination of things resulted in me getting cancer so I have removed as many risk factors as I can. Can't do anything about being female and getting older! Hope the news is as good as possible for you on Friday. Deanne xxx