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Reconstruction expansion appointments
For those who had double (or single, I guess) mastectomy with implant reconstruction: How often were your expansion appointments (where they add saline to your...
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Unilateral autologous reconstruction experience?
I am reconsidering an autologous unilateral reconstruction - wondering abut the experience -abdominal pain? - extra recovery? - happiness w/ outcome overall..? things to consider?
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Reconstruction DURING Lumpectomy
Does anyone have experience with reconstruction with lumpectomy, with the reconstruction being part of the lumpectomy, and do you know if they will do reconstruction...
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Chose not to get breast reconstruction
Hi to all the women out there! I was diagnosed with breast cancer, stage 1, 11 months ago. I am 59 years old. I had...
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Breast Reconstruction & Medicare
I am 64 years old, turning 65 and going on Medicare in November. I am in the midst of reconstruction after a double mastectomy. I’m...
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Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?
Being treated for breast cancer, having a mastectomy and was wondering what people did for reconstruction?
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Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline
I'm going to be having a bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction and I'd love to hear from others who have gone through this about your recovery...
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Reconstruction implants or diep flap
I had mastectomy on 9/27/2022 with nipple sparring and expanders. I’m currently going thru radiation and will do reconstruction after skin is healed. I don’t...
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Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day
My daughter is 43 years old and has the BRCA2 gene. She was just diagnosed with Stage III Invasive Ductal Carcinoma(Breast Cancer). She is a...
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Types of breast reconstruction: How to choose?
I had a mastectomy some years ago and then an implant which now needs to be replaced. I'm trying to decide which type of reconstruction...
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Should the risks involved in implants be part of the equation in deciding on reconstruction or...
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Hi and welcome to Connect. Often the type of reconstruction you choose comes down to personal...
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My next step, after unilateral exchange surgery in July, would be the nipple decision. My choices...