Hi
I was told back in 2007 that because my cancer had spread, there was no point in doing a mastectomy. Which is what I wanted to remove the primary lump. But as I have done so well and defied the odds and am still here, my new lady onc - agreed for me to have the op.
I didnt have reconstruction as such. I was not allowed the normal full mastectomy, due to my liver (although good at mo), and that to have mastectomy and reconstruction is about 11 hour op and they would not put me out for that long. i was going to have a lumpectomy, but finally it was agreed to have a mastectomy - but being more like a cosmetic boob job if this makes sense. They basiclly removed the lump from my boob, plus all the tissue, fat, etc, whatever is in side ones boob, then put in an implant and this new artificial muscle - which apparently ends up taking blood from my body and is true working muscle. Sorry but I dont really understand what it is for or does lol - but its new and they are grown in a lab. Not much help really.
It is now about 10 weeks ago when I had the op and it all seems ok, but weird feeling and solid, but least no lump for me to be able to feel all the time.
xx
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