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Upcoming masectomy
Hi all, Second time around for me unfortunately. Diagnosed 2016, Triple Negative breast cancer aged 37. Gene tested, negative result. Full treatment and got to almost 4 years cancer free. Fast ...
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Hi Kell,
I was like you- a recurrence 7yrs later in the same spot/breast.I originally had a lumpectomy and radiation and because of that,I couldn’t have an implant.A lady in my bc group had an implant put in her previously radiated breast and it kept breaking down so after 7 operations in a year,she had it taken out.I know things are improving all the time and I certainly don’t want to worry you but has your ps got any concerns about previous radiation ?
(I’m assuming you had that)
I was like you- a recurrence 7yrs later in the same spot/breast.I originally had a lumpectomy and radiation and because of that,I couldn’t have an implant.A lady in my bc group had an implant put in her previously radiated breast and it kept breaking down so after 7 operations in a year,she had it taken out.I know things are improving all the time and I certainly don’t want to worry you but has your ps got any concerns about previous radiation ?
(I’m assuming you had that)