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Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 4, 2023 | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
I have HER2 breast cancer and I had a double mastectomy at Mayo, they got everything and I and have expanders. I completed 5 weeks of radiation and I am recovering.
The skin does change and processes of skin flap or implants are discussed.
I will have implants and first surgery on reconstruction will be in August and completion in December.
I trust my plastic doctor - and understand what limits I have for size after radiation.
I am in remission and have a bit to go with my treatment plan and chemo.
Excited for my future!!
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Hi, I too have HER2 stage 2 and had double mastectomy at Mayo with expanders and will finish radiation this week. I will wait until July/august for reconstruction so the skin heals. I’m currently on Kadcyla. I was curious why you’re reconstruction will not be done in one step?
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I also have HER2 breast cancer. I have had only one breast taken, done radiation, and will have the other taken some time toward the end of year beginning of next. What limits for size are there after radiation? I have not heard this yet. I also have HER2 breast cancer. I have had only one breast taken, done radiation, and will have the other taken some time toward the end of year beginning of next. What limits for size are there after radiation? I have not heard this yet.