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Single and still dealing with the complications of breast reconstruction and radiation
Hi I’m seeking insight and any comparative stories from any other women that have suffered from having complications with their reconstruction. After having a reconstruction 12 months ago following 6 ...
Hey @Gemski so sorry to hear all you have been going through. Radiation definitely does cause issues with skin healing, whether you are dealing with reconstructions or post radiation mastectomy with no reconstruction or further surgery for local recurrences. I wonder if you have thought of no reconstruction - “going flat” as they now call it. I’ve been flat for 15 years and have worn a prosthesis. I have been happy with that. I’ve also recently had a recurrence in the scar tissue of the mastectomy and was offered lattismus dorsi reconstruction as well as diep. I was very clear though that I wanted to stay flat and had a thigh flap transplant. I had a week in hospital & 3 weeks home. Back at work etc after that. I appreciate that you may prefer to still have a reconstruction. But might be something to consider as an alternative. Sending soft hugs