Hi
I had my results back today. I have grade 3 invasive ductal carcimonas… both breasts are affected by this and given my family history (Li Fraumeni Syndrome - p53 gene affected - my mum was a year younger than me (27 years old) when she died and my brother had leukemia etc) and the fact I have already had adrenal cancer (I was 18 months old) they have recommended a bilateral mastectomey. No faffing with chemo first, just straight in and take everything out.
I have opted for tissue expansion on both sides, as this seems to be the quickest and less painful method of reconstruction.
I was wondering how quickly some of you got the the stage where you could have the permanent implants put in? I am starting with the vitamin B complex tablets now (Surgery is booked for 22 August) yet was wondering if there was anything I could do externally (any lotions or potions for the skin on my chest etc) or anything anyone can recommend I start taking now…
I opted for surgery in mid August, as I am getting married on 11 Aug and did not want ANYTHING spoiling my big day.
Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated, as I am ridiculuously frightened at the prospects of going through all this.
Many thanks for reading
Poannie x