Hi i am 33 and was dxs march 06 had chemo followed by right mastectomy have been thinking about recon so went to see nurse and she gave me all the info she has said the best one is the silicone inset under the scar is it safe? i would also like to know if they will do both!!! she said the surgeon probobly would, does anyone know of anyone who has had one breast removed but both re done?
sorry if i am babbling as i am unsure about a lot of things and when it gets to speaking to my nurse i forget it all!!!
take care all love clare xxx
Hi Clare
I just wanted to let you know about the reconstruction booklet published by Breast Cancer Care which you may find helpful to read, you can read it via the following link:
breastcancercare.org.uk/docs/breast_reconstruction_dec06_web_0.pdf
I am sure other forum members will be along soon to offer you support, information and advice, please also feel free to call our helpline on 0808 800 6000 if you would like to talk to someone in confidence about the queries you have. The line is open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-2pm.
I also wondered whether you would be interested in the ‘Live chat’ which we run weekly on Thursday evenings 9-10pm, this gives you the chance to ‘chat’ in real time to others who may have had similar experiences to you, for more details look under the ‘Support for you’ tab at the top of this page.
Best wishes
Lucy
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Breast Cancer Care