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What to do after a mastectomy?
Hi, i was diagnosed in oct 2016 and started chemo in nov 2016, 4 ac followed by further 12. I still have 5 sessions to go as I've had hiccups along the way. Then an op and 6 weeks of radiation...
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Hi i hope you are travelling ok now. Many factors at play with decisions for or not.
I was 56 and did not want more surgery straight away.decided to wait and see how i felt in a year or two. Five years later still ok with one flat and prothesis is ok with light weight sport gel for eve r y day and bead insert for swimmimg.
I know of someone who had recon 10 years laterl. .
Age and if you hve diabeties or other health issues can also be o factor for no recon
Some people also have problems with scar tissue which can be external on surface or internal ..so best to know
Many choices for different recon types so others here will let you know of their procedures. All the bes B
I was 56 and did not want more surgery straight away.decided to wait and see how i felt in a year or two. Five years later still ok with one flat and prothesis is ok with light weight sport gel for eve r y day and bead insert for swimmimg.
I know of someone who had recon 10 years laterl. .
Age and if you hve diabeties or other health issues can also be o factor for no recon
Some people also have problems with scar tissue which can be external on surface or internal ..so best to know
Many choices for different recon types so others here will let you know of their procedures. All the bes B