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Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?
Has anyone had sensation-sparing mastectomy with breast reconstruction with Dr Harless or Dr Vijaayasekaran (VJ)? This procedure was pioneered by Dr Peled in San Fransisco...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 17, 2023
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Reconstruction phase 2 - swapping of implants & lipofiling
New year and the next phase of my reconstruction surgery will be happening soon which includes lipo filing (taking fat from tummy) and adding it...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 8 7:10am
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Has anyone on here had PAP flap reconstruction?
If you have had PAP (Profunda Artery Perforator) flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy, please share your experience with me if you are willing. I'm looking...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 15 2:38pm
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Deciding btw lumpectomy or prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction
Hi, A few weeks after my 42 birthday, I was diagnosed with stage 1 grade 1 invasive lobular carcinoma and found out I am a...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 12, 2022
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LF Reconstruction: Anyone have their implants removed years later?
Hi All: In 2013 I was diagnosed with BC had bilateral mastectomy and chose Latissimus Flap (LF) reconstruction. Let me start out by saying I...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 23, 2023
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Anyone have fat necrosis after breast reconstruction?
Anyone have Necrosis after reconstruction after mastechomy ? Please advise.
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 8 6:39am
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Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?
Has anyone decided to not go through with reconstruction after having the expander in and getting 4 injections. I also had 2 surgeries that they...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 4, 2023
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Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?
I had a left breast mastectomy and will be having the right done after chemo and radiation. So I have time to decide. My surgeon...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 19 6:19am
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Anyone else get breast cancer after bilateral mastectomy?
What are the chances of getting breast cancer again after bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction? First BC…DCIS right breast with radiation and tamoxifen. Second BC...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 13 9:50am
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Small lump under skin of reconstructed breasts
In Oct 2022 at age 48 I was diagnosed with stage 1 after I felt a small 1 cm lump. After an MRI and 4...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 28 5:34pm