When I was diagnosed in April last year I was incredibly fortunate to be referred to a brilliant oncoplastic breast surgeon who performed a skin-sparing bilateral mastectomy (tumours found in both breasts) with tissue expanders immediately. I finished my 6 months of chemo in November and will see my surgeon again next week to arrange for my changeover surgery to permanent implants in the next month. When looking at me nobody would know I have had a bilateral mastectomy either in my clothing or in swimwear and I have actually had more compliments now than before.
I do feel incredibly blessed with my medical team.
Cheers
Fiona
