After a positive SNB I have been advised to have ANC before final radiotherapy. However, I probably have the choice of it being done by surgery or radiotherapy. I have an implant so already have a risk of getting a capsular contracture. Anyone know if more radiotherapy would increase the risk of that?
Hi Deborah322
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Nik
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I had mastectomy with immediate implant recon in Nov 2017, radiotherapy in Feb 2018. I have had capsular contracture confirmed by surgeon and am deciding on my next steps. The surgeon told me that cap con occurs in about 40% of cases like mine. He also said it’s best to consider the implant as a temporary measure and assume that further surgery would be needed. Maybe if I’d been told that a year and a half ago I might have made a different decision. Obviously many women do not suffer cap con but this is my experience. Hope you get more information to help you make your decision x