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new_800
9 years agoMember
Decisions about Surgery
Hi - I'm facing a mastectomy following 6 months of chemo treatment and although treatment is now only weeks from finishing I'm still having trouble deciding on what type of reconstruction to have, if ...
KatW
9 years agoMember
Hi @new_800. I found the surgery decision process really hard. I wasn't really sure what to do with reconstruction but just trusting my surgeons recommendations. My plan is to have a mastectomy with TUG flap reconstruction in October. I'm at the stage where I just want it over and done with but finishing off radiation and then have to let my skin recover. I'd definitely recommend looking at the beast reconstruction group too, as it is a great support tool.