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DIEP or SGAP reconstruction and whether to go Public or Private
HI Everyone... I was diagnosed in 2014. Had a lumpectomy then WLE (reexcision), then radio. I didn't need to have chemo. Following this I was basically left with half a breast & an inverted nipple. Has left me scarred and incredibly upset by how I look. My husband still hasn’t seen my ugly breast! My Mother died 6 months…
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Reconstruction of Breast
Hello All, My name is Michelle and I am 51 and I am due to have a breast reconstruction in April 2018. This is the second time I have been on this waiting list as the first time I decided to defer for another year. I had a left Mastectomy in 2015 after discover of a Phyllodes Tumour. Due to other health factors my only…
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Breast Reconstruction Awareness Event - Orange
If you would like to find out about what's involved in various breast reconstruction techniques, hear from surgeons, connect with other women, and receive great information and support, come along to the BRA Event in Orange on Monday, 19th March. Details on attached flyer. You need to register in order to attend :)
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Reclaim Your Curves Breast Reconstruction- Perth Support Group Lunch
Hi Perth ladies - our first support lunch for 2018 is Sat 24th February at 12:30pm - The Herdsman Lake Tavern (also known as The Herdy) Herdsman Parade Wembley. This is a great way to hear first hand about reconstruction- the good and the bad. We also discuss physio, tattooing and exercise. We buy our own lunch/drinks and…
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Central Coast Support Lunch
Our first Central Coast Support Lunch for 2018 is coming up next month and we'd love to see you there. Tia Covi, from the CoastCanCare Wellness Program will be coming along to share the details of the 2018 FREE activity program which include Tai Chi, Art Therapy and Relaxation just to name a few. It's also a great chance…
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What's happening in our choosing breast reconstruction group
Hi all and happy new year to everyone, Just a reminder if you belong to our group that as it's private the posts don't appear in this main feed. We always have members looking for support so if you haven't been to the group lately please pop over and see if you can offer some words of wisdom. We have some new members who…
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Reconstructive surgery
Hi, I had DCIS and a mastectomy in June. It hadn't spread so all good. I will be having another mastectomy for preventative reasons and my surgeon said I could do reconstruction at the same time. He referred me to Dr Kane in Brisbane to discuss this. He talked me through tram and tug flap surgery and expander/implant…