I was diagnosed with DCIS 2 months ago and have just had a mascetomy with implant reconstruction. 15 years ago i had a cancer diagnosis and had my first mascetomy and 2cyears later Tram reconstruction. Just wondering is anyone out there living with 2 separate reconstructions? The implant is smaller than the Tram, i feel very lopsided.
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Hi katqu,
Thank you for your post. I hope my response will help our members to see it and share their experience and/or advice.
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Zoe
Hi Katqu,
I wanted to answer as you havent had a response yet. I had a single mastectomy with recondtruction (implant) at the beginning of the year. I also am “lopsided” and dont know if there may be further treatment that will be given to fill out the reconstruction to reblanace the size. I know my nurses have said that there are things that they can do to balance it out in time.
Just wanted you to know that youre not on your own xx
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I am going to have radiotherapy soon on the side of my implant done in Dec. Just wondering if anyone out there has had radiotherapy after an implant and if so what was the effect on the implant?
Thanks
I had implant reconstruction at time of mastectomy in February 2024. Lymph nodes clinically clear but 2 found positive after surgery. 500ml silicone implant was placed pre pectoral which is the best if you subsequently have to have radiotherapy. I had 15 sessions of Radiotherapy in June 2024. During treatment all was ok, bit pink and itchy but nothing unmanageable. I have had some contracture and implant feels quite firm now. Get odd twitches but apparently this is normal as is slight lumpiness (scar tissue) so have learned not to panic! Have just had first year check up and all ok. Cosmetically it’s a smidge smaller and higher than other boob now but with a bra on it looks ok. I’ve accepted that it’s changed but don’t appearance is still acceptable and while it can be a little uncomfortable if I roll on my front when sleeping otherwise I’ve no pain or discomfort.