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Fear of exercise
dear ladies, I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago. I went through chemo, double mastectomy and reconstruction with implants all in 2 years n finally my body n my mind is feeling ready to start to live again as before ... but all those ideas r bombarding my mind of what to do n what not to do in order not to…
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What to expect post mastectomy
hello community. I am recently diagnosed ILC and having a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction this week. Lymph’s are also infected so will be cleared. I know i’ll Have drains for a while but don’t know how long. My family are in the uk but my mum has offered to come over. I’d love to hear from members who’ve been…
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bilateral mastectomy then immediate reconstruction results
I have just finished chemo and now deciding on surgery. I am having a bilateral mastectomy with nipple removal and then immediate reconstruction with implants. Has anyone had this with the implant over the muscle? Did they look ok? Also then had radiotherapy after? Where you happy with the result? How many other surgeries…
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Trying to join a group ....?
Hi everyone :) Just after some information - I'm trying to join the private reconstruction group. I have elected for a bilateral mastectomy with an immediate TRAM flap recon. Am meeting with the second PS on Wednesday and hopefully will be given a date soon!! This waiting sux - as I'm sure all on here know!! Would love to…
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Central Coast Support Lunch 26 May 2019 NSW
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. Our guest speaker will be from YWCA…
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Reconstruction
Hello Everyone Well, finally coming to the decision which has weighed heavily since my mastectomy back in 2016 is, should I have a reconstruction ? I'm nearly there with my decision to go ahead and have the surgery, perhaps a TRAM free flap or DIEP flap. As these are the only options for me. Getting a couple of opinions…