Talk with others facing decisions about whether or not to have breast reconstruction, and if so, what type and when.
Please share in this thread your experiences with revision or corrective reconstruction surgery. Our webinar video: https://www.breastcancer.org/videos/corrective-breast-reconstruction-getting-the-results-you-want For more information about this type of surgery:…
The main Breastcancer.org site features great, extensive information about Breast Reconstruction, including: * Is Breast Reconstruction Right for You? * Types of Reconstruction, featuring details on each kind of reconstruction surgery, what to expect, and risks * Pictures of Breast Reconstruction * Questions to Ask Your…
After 17yrs….. 2009 double mastectomy, silicone implants under chest muscle and alloderm, I finally visited a plastic surgeon who said I have implant capsular contracture on both sides and alot of scarring on one side.. I had normal MRI results in 2012 and 2023 to check for implant leaking. I am surprised how extensive…
During my pre-surgery mammographies, all of the caregivers were gentle, thoughtful, careful, and informative in explaining what each procedure was for, including chip marker injections. I had not experienced much pain other than the expected discomfort with all mammos. September 2024 I scheduled and went for my first full…
Hi ladies can anyone tell me what to expect with the latismus doris procedure, pain after surgery and life after surgery
Maybe this has been covered before, but I couldn't find quite what I'm looking for, so I'm hoping some of you can share your experiences! I was diagnosed with Stage 0 DCIS about two weeks ago. I have a strong family history of breast cancer, and I've always known what decision I would make if my number ever came up. So, in…
Has anyone had a lot of pain after switching to a prepectoral (from subpectoral). I tried medication, but found an ice pack worked best. However, the ice pack burned my breast skin (about 2 inches across). My surgeon said looked at it and said to call if it gets worse or i feel worse (like if I have a fever). I've gone to…
Anyone with experience with implant capsular contracture? Was surgery necessary or is there another way to correct this? The implant has been encapuulated for a while, but only recently starting to be very uncomfortable. I have had this one since 2014. The other side is also encapulated but not uncomfortable. I am in the…
just finished double mastectomy 2.5 weeks ago. Stage 1a grade 1 no lymph involvement k-67 7% hr+, PR + HER2 Positiveplastic surgeon schedule DIEP for Oct 8. Just saw med oncologist and recommended endocrine therapy. Do I wait till after Oct 8 surgery to start medicine due to side effects on body?
Hello all, I was originally diagnosed in my early 30s with DCIS in 2015, had multiple lumpectomies to obtain clear margins then and radiation. I had a recurrence (IDC) in 2018, had bilateral skin/nipple sparing pre-pec direct to implant reconstruction along with some post surgical complications that have since resolved.…
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