I had a mastectomy last summer. I am 40 years old and it was as a result of new tumours in the same breast. I am planning to have a risk reducing mastectomy and bilateral reconstruction in the next couple of months as a ld flap with implants.anyone had a similar experience and any tips?
Hi again Gerry
Here’s the link to the BCC ‘Reconstruction’ publication which you may find helpful, please also feel free to call our helpline on 0808 800 6000 and our team can talk to you about our ‘One to one support service’ whereby you can be put in touch with someone via email or telephone who has had similar issues/options to you. Please call 9-5 weekdays and 10-2 Saturdays:
http://www2.breastcancercare.org.uk/publications/treatment-side-effects/breast-reconstruction-bcc7
http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/breast-cancer-services/someone-talk
Take care
Lucy