Hi girls, Saw my Surgeon at public hospital today after 2 years on waiting list Up until now have been looking forward to/anxiously waiting for this appointment All along I have wanted breast reconstruction no matter what BUT a week ago I had doubts Do I really want to put myself through this? Anyone else feel this way, I…
Hi Ladies, Just a quick update as to what's happening in our group and a reminder if you belong to our group to pop on over from time to time to see if you can offer some support or seek support if needed. Remember we are a private group and as such our posts do not appear in the main forum. We have a new member seeking…
Hi ladies, Has been some time since I was here! I have received negative comments (not on this site) when I mention my desire to undergo reconstruction Could I please hear from anyone who has had this procedure & has some positive feed back for me I am 71 years young, thanks
Has anyone had a problem with breast tissue dying when circulation was not maintained after DIEP? 2 weeks ago I had a skin sparing mastectomy of my non breast cancer side by the surgeon who did my original mastectomy, before my plastic surgeon did bilateral DIEP. As soon as I was out of theatre I was told my breast surgeon…
I was experiencing repeated seroma and infections 7 years after having bilateral mastectomy with recon with lat dorsi. So, I recently had implants removed(textured tear drops)... Loads of capsular contracture and 6 weeks later (2 weeks ago) had round microtextured implants inserted... More removal of capsular contracture.…
Hi all I had lumpectomy in 2007 and now my breasts are lopsided. does anyone know if i can have the larger breast reduced using Medicare (medical) and i have HCF private health insurance. The difference is noticeable to me. thanks
Hi everyone I'm new to this group even though I had DCIS 10 years ago. Since I was treated in the private system I wasn't aware of the amazing support groups such as this one. I didn't even know about breast care nurses! Anyway 10 years on my implants need to come out. As I really don't want to be on the implant cycle any…
BCNA is coming to Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to events in Devonport on Tuesday 30 April to talk on a range of breast cancer topics. Our events are for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who is living with or after a breast cancer…
BCNA is coming to Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to events in Hobart on Thursday 2 May to talk on a range of breast cancer topics. Our events are for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who is living with or after a breast cancer…