Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi, I have continued chemotherapy and had 2 surgeries through this covid situation. I did and am worried about covid but the truth is that I decided that the benefits  far outweighed the risk. 2 diseases: covid and BC, I decided if i was going to risk dying of  either then covid would be the least awful. Sorry if this is too blunt but its a true reflection of my decision. ... View more

Hi, I had to make same chouce too. I did attend a group ran by the hospital with women happy to share their experiences which helped. I also contacted people via this site who had undertook both procedures, again very helpful. The thing that I discovered is that although I did a massive amount of research, ultimately my body had its own unique and unpredictable response to the surgery. I did decide on implant mainly because of the fact that it is a smaller operation and the recovery is easier. However my body had a reaction to the dermal matrix and dissolvable stitches. Something I  couldn't have predicted. So my advise  would be do as much research as possible and then go with your intuition.  ... View more

Hi I had a mastectomy and implant reconstruction surgery in April and developed seroma in the breast area. I had it drained twice and because of my personal experience I would recommend that you discussed this with your surgeon. Ideally aspiration via ultrasound. My seroma fluid  was not absorbed by my body. ... View more

Hi Unfortunately I had some major issues last week resulting I emergency surgery. Was u sure whether to post this because we have enough worries and will respond differently to the surgery.  Anyway just hoping I dont have a repeat performance! ... View more

Sorry to hear you've had a tough time. I've been through different but similar additional problems. Had my surgery 2 weeks ago and find myself crying most days. Speaking to family and friends keeps me sane (ish). Any chance you could take the lead and contact your sister, these are hard times for everyone? x ... View more

Thanks for sharing your experience. I suppose its obvious when I think about it, but it wasnt something that was discussed, and like everyone on here every twinge is analysed x ... View more

Hi, there must be so many breast and other cancer patients whose life has just gone into free fall. I have no idea when the operation will be arranged for. I am having telephone consultation with a breast surgeon on Monday who hopefully will have an update.  Hope you get an update with positive news soon ... View more

Hi, I hope this is all in the past for you. I am faced with a similar dilema. Can I ask what the outcome was regarding how your implants were affected? Thanks  ... View more

Hi I'm in a similar position. Can I ask dud the radiotherapy effect your implant? Thanks ... View more

Hi I am in a similar position. Can I ask what your outcome was and if you experienced any capsular contraction? Thanks ... View more

Hi I live alone too, and the self isolation imposed, since having recently finished chemo, is making the NHS decision to cancel the op hard to deal with. It feels like all the caring words and reassurances that the NHS have said in the past mean nothing. Given a decision and choice to make we are thought not worth it by the NHS.  Who in informed you of the cancellation? I received a phone call from an administrator whose message was blunt and brutal, your op cancelled due to covid 19. When I rang my lovely breast nurse, the management hadn't even had the decency to contact her, she knew nothing about the fact that her hospital had just cancelled all operations. She was left having to deal with me break down on the phone with no information to offer me. I hope the NHS management team who took the decision to inform cancer patients in this way feel the ends justify the means. ... View more

My heartfelt sympathies. My mastectomy and reconstruction was also cancelled yesterday and like you I am left not knowing when it will be rescheduled. I totally empathise with your sense of abandonment.  ... View more

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Hi, I have same dilemma at the moment.  How did your treatment go? Did you have capsular contraction? Thanks ... View more

Hi Nicki   Thankyou for sharing your experience, it was very useful to hear and echoes my concerns about having radiotherapy as opposed to mastectomy.  I see my surgeon this week and will definitely opt for single mastectomy, and will have to see their response to the idea of  double.   Michelle ... View more

Hi, thanks for your input ... View more