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Node removal
Hi I had a mastectomy and total node clearance in early Dec 18, how long does it take for the node area not to be swollen anymore, i feel like i have a side boob lol. Thanks Trikki2
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Sydney Breast Reconstruction Support Group Sunday 24th February 2019
Our first lunch for 2019 is coming up soon. We look forward to meeting any new Sydney ladies! We are a small group usually seated in a quiet area of the restaurant where there is an ample opportunity to discuss each others experience with a particular emphasis on breast reconstruction. So if you would like to join us…
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Breast Reconstruction Awareness event - Tamworth
The Reclaim Your Curves team visited Tamworth this week to present a Breast Reconstruction Awareness event. With surgeons presenting information about various reconstructions methods, local women sharing their personal stories and organisations displaying information, it was an evening that has helped people feel informed…
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Central Coast Support Lunch Sunday 24 February
Come along and join us for lunch overlooking beautiful Wamberal beach. The lunches are a great way to connect with other women who are walking a similar path to you. They are a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and share experiences, particularly regarding breast reconstruction. Please ensure you RSVP so we can…
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Breast Implants
Hi there, I decided on a double mastectomy and implants when my surgery was completed on the 30th July. I just wondered if someone who has also done this for a longer period than me, could tell me how long it takes for them to feel a little more comfortable (if ever) than they do now. I am still sleeping with a pillow…
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My first post and so confused...
This discussion was created from comments split from: DCIS.
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Needing a mastectomy but not sure about reconstruction...!
I have been diagnosed with high grade DCIS and have had two excisions but not clear margins. I am having a mastectomy and I cannot decide whether to have a double or single with implants or a DIEP single (not enough tummy fat for two!!). I have been reading a lot and speaking to lots of lovely ladies but I am more confused…
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Post mastectomy discomfit
My mum had her right breast and lymph node removal two years ago. After treatment finished she decided to have the other breast removed as a precaution and to make it easier in regards to prosthetics. Her first surgery she had very little discomfort. She is now four weeks post her second breast removal and in considerable…
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Why was I kept in the dark?
On Dec 4th 2015 I had my first mastectomy. I was told very little really. They told me I had the largest tumor they had ever seen and how oh so lucky I was. Yeah... really???) To this very day, I still have not been told what kind of breast cancer I had/have. Every other person I have ever talked to, they have known what…