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 Tonya,
My plastic surgeon checked out my skin from radiation and is happy to go ahead with the implant. He did talk about the risk because of previous radiation but said all looks good. Still weighing up my options as my general surgeon is happy to go with NSM so I decided as that was my original choice, I'd go with that. I asked my breast care nurse to let them know but the plastic surgeon replied back saying no. So still a bit confused. Surgery is looking like it'll be around April 8th so I still have a few weeks to suss it out. Finished chemo just over a week ago and found that tougher than going through it 4 yrs ago so am glad for a break for a few weeks. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't absolutely crapping myself about the surgery but knowing I'll be waking up with new boobs is making this a lot easier. I adopted a saying when I was diagnosed 4 years ago. "Nana Korobi Ya Oki" which is Japanese for "Fall down seven times and stand up eight". I just keep saying that over and it gets me through. I really appreciate everyone's comments and info, has helped a lot. Xx
My plastic surgeon checked out my skin from radiation and is happy to go ahead with the implant. He did talk about the risk because of previous radiation but said all looks good. Still weighing up my options as my general surgeon is happy to go with NSM so I decided as that was my original choice, I'd go with that. I asked my breast care nurse to let them know but the plastic surgeon replied back saying no. So still a bit confused. Surgery is looking like it'll be around April 8th so I still have a few weeks to suss it out. Finished chemo just over a week ago and found that tougher than going through it 4 yrs ago so am glad for a break for a few weeks. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't absolutely crapping myself about the surgery but knowing I'll be waking up with new boobs is making this a lot easier. I adopted a saying when I was diagnosed 4 years ago. "Nana Korobi Ya Oki" which is Japanese for "Fall down seven times and stand up eight". I just keep saying that over and it gets me through. I really appreciate everyone's comments and info, has helped a lot. Xx