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Breast Reconstruction surgeon
Hi everyone i was wondering if anybody could recommend a plastic surgeon in Perth for a reconstruction of my right Breast, I was going to go public but after the experience I had today I’ve decided to go private. thankyou for your help Annette
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Being diagnosed with breast cancer - mastectomy and reconstruction???
I am only 46 years old. I am skinny and helthy. I eat lots of vegi and fruit and a bit of chicken. I do not eat meat. I felt the pain in my left breast in March. I got a shock as the lump is so BIG. my GP said just cyst. I do not have family history. I went to have ultrasound and mammogram, followed by biopsy next morning.…
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Less than fresh
When I had my double mastectomy I had a sentinel node clearance on the right side and a full sentinel and axillary node clearance on the left. Since then, no matter that I lather up like a marshmallow with dove soap in the shower then use my normal roll-on deodorant, by the end of the day I’m feeling way less than fresh -…
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Implants
Hello Everyone I have not been involved for a while but have a question for anyone on the Sunshine Coast. As my Plastic Surgeon who did my reconstructions has now retired could I ask if there are any recommendations for the Sunshine Coast area. Thanks Maree
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Back again for another op
Hi there - went last Thursday week to have my grade 2 invasive carcinoma removed. Was told the margins were OK and to wait for information regarding 4 weeks of radiotherapy. Boob recovering but sore. Anyway found out that they told me incorrectly and have to go back next Thursday for a bit more to be removed. Which will…
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Reclaim Your Curves - Choosing Breast Reconstruction - Sydney Support Lunch Sunday 24 June 2018
Dragonfly Cafe, Eden Gardens, Macquarie Park 12noon to 3pm Come along and join us over lunch – a relaxed and informal setting in which you can ask any questions you may have, share any gems of information you may have gathered, and meet up with other women who understand and share a similar experience to yours. Look…
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Tattoo
Hi everyone I had a double masectomy and sentinel node clearance last year and breast reconstruction this year. I chose to have my nipples removed and no reconstruction. I was wondering if anyone has had or thought about tattooing to cover up the scars?
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Difficult Emotions
4 years on from lumpectomy, aux clearance and radiation, I have just had an aux dissection op 2 weeks ago, 5 days in hosp as I live on my own in regional area, and had to wait for district nurse place to open up. Drainage removed today by surgeon. I looked in my diary from 4 years ago when my sister had come to the city…
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Mastectomy and reconstruction in the public system
Six years ago when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I didn’t have health insurance (and I still don’t). I had no option but to undergo my treatment in the public system. Initially I feared I might suffer in some way as a result, have to wait longer, have inferior treatment. But there was no waiting with cancer and on the…