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 Im booked for a mastectomy in 3 weeks for IDC plus nodes. Its really your choice. Personally I am opting, at this stage anyway, not to have a reconstruction, I do not have very large breasts and they a nice and firm, so Im thinking it may not be very noticable and really, who cares or should care but me. Its a very personal decision that I looked into. Some have it done at the same time as the mastectomy. Some surgeons advise to allow healing. Mine brought it up but did say that it can prolong your initial admission and discomfort......I just got the My Care Kit from BCNA and it came with a lovely bra from Berlei and two soft form prostheses that are for the first 12 weeks. They then say you can get fitted for a permanent one, this also has a $400 rebate from medicare, and can be claimed every two years. Dont be forced into thinking either way is the best, go by what you want and surgeons advise on when is best. Im not rushing in, I just want to get past surgery, both physically and psychologically first.