Immediate Reconstruction or Wait?
Hi,
I am new here and was diagnosed with IDC about 3 weeks ago. I am stage 2, but my tumor is aggressive, so Surgery is scheduled for 4/22. I have a strong family history as well. As of now, they say my lymph nodes are clear and are recommending immediate reconstruction with implants ( I am not a candidate for DIEP flap). My concern is whether I need radiation after I don't want to ruin the implants or have capsular contracture. The plastic surgeon is telling me everything will be okay. The oncologist is telling me to wait and get the expanders. I am also waiting on my PET scan results, and hopefully, that will give me more of an idea about treatment after. Anyway, has anyone successfully had implants that were not ruined by radiation? I just am not sure which way to go. Any help or experience either way would help make my decision.
Thank you in Advance!
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Hello, sorry about your diagnosis and the perplexing decisions ahead. During the interim, you could consider asking for a wide excisional biopsy, if your MRI warrants this procedure. This would possibly enable you & your team an extra opportunity to evaluate the newer pathology report and seek another professional opinion before making a final decision on your surgical choices. Best wishes to you.
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Hi again @cmrs.geno, we're just checking in on you after your surgery — how are you recovering? What was your ultimate decision?
We're thinking of you!
—The Mods
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