Hi
I was diagnosed with docs and grade 2 invasive ductal breast cancer on Wednesday.
I am going back to hospital Tuesday to give decision on what I want.i want a reconstruction, which they have said will be done by removing flesh from tummy.
I just wondered if anyone could give advice and experience and especially how long for appointments.
They have said I would have lymph nodes removed at bury but the masectomy and reconstruction at Chelmsford.
Thanks
Hi Esther
I had the same diagnosis as you, I had to have a mastectomy, I had my surgery in December. I had 16 cycles of chemo from June to December.
I also have to make a decision re reconstruction, I am talking to other ladies who went through similar.
I am leaning towards using my own tissue, however it depends if it’s suitable, and there is no trace of Estrogen.
Appointsments we’re straightforward and very quick. I did have lymph node removal and mastectomy together.
Recovery is still ongoing, however I’m having acupuncture and Manual lymphatic drainage, which are both beneficial.
Lots of luck with your decision, Iv used the someone like me service, which I found valuable.