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Learning About Breast CancerThank u so much. This has worried me since I had an infection for 3 months.
Comment 0Thank u so much this has put my mind at rest. Very grateful
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Survivor since 2011Thank you so much. I have already had 1 surgery to repair it. I didn't realize pt could help.
Comment 0It's not common, but it's possible. The best thing to do is to start stretching very gently as soon as your surgeon gives you the go-ahead. (usually 6-8 weeks). The sooner you elongate the muscle around the implant, the less risk of muscle tearing. A physical therapist should be able to help you...
It's not common, but it's possible. The best thing to do is to start stretching very gently as soon as your surgeon gives you the go-ahead. (usually 6-8 weeks). The sooner you elongate the muscle around the implant, the less risk of muscle tearing. A physical therapist should be able to help you with gentle pectoral stretches and massage.
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Learning About Breast CancerIt greatly depends on your stage of cancer and/or radiation needed afterwards. Most women with early stages of cancer can have immediate reconstruction but some choose to wait. I had my mastectomy a little over two weeks ago. I have a late stage cancer and my surgeon said I was unfortunately a...
It greatly depends on your stage of cancer and/or radiation needed afterwards. Most women with early stages of cancer can have immediate reconstruction but some choose to wait. I had my mastectomy a little over two weeks ago. I have a late stage cancer and my surgeon said I was unfortunately a candidate for immediate reconstruction therefore I had to wait. I'll have to have more chemo then radiation before I get the go ahead. I have heard of very good results with women that have to wait or choose to wait. And several like Carla that are happy as well. Good luck with whatever choice you make!
I had my mastectomy 3 weeks ago with immediate reconstruction. I am so happy that I had this process. I have had 2 fills now and have a small mound growing where my breast used to be. This has helped me mentally with the loss. When I look in the mirror I feel okay.
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Learning About Breast CancerRecently diagnosed in my lymph nodes on my chest wall as well as many lymph nodes regionally after mastectomy chemo radiation and hormonal therapy. First dx 1/2010 this time 2/2012. Prayers and hugs going your way. Keep in touch.
1 comment 1Recently diagnosed in my lymph nodes on my chest wall as well as many lymph nodes regionally after mastectomy chemo radiation and hormonal therapy. First dx 1/2010 this time 2/2012. Prayers and hugs going your way. Keep in touch.
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Learning About Breast CancerDo not do it. I had I t done. You should look at porcine tissue instead as an option. You will have life long issues
Comment 1I haven't been through Dorian flap reconstruction but have had expanders that unfortunately have not been successful due to heavy scaring. I now have the option of the dorsia flap so would also be interested to hear from anyone that has had it done.
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Learning About Breast CancerI haven't started re-consctruction yet. I'm afraid I hate what I have but I don't want to wake up with something that I hate more. Invasivise Lobular Breast cancer. I had a partial mastectomy, chemo, then radiation. I finished radiation Sept 21,2011. I hated the first PS, I'm going to consult...
I haven't started re-consctruction yet. I'm afraid I hate what I have but I don't want to wake up with something that I hate more. Invasivise Lobular Breast cancer. I had a partial mastectomy, chemo, then radiation. I finished radiation Sept 21,2011. I hated the first PS, I'm going to consult with # 2 on Friday. I was told to wait a year. I don't even know what to ask?
What do you hate?
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Stage 2A PatientYes it is very common. I also had some chest pain and upper back pain. There is a lot of stretching taking place. You will have so much relief when you get implants. Hang in there it does get better.
Comment 0Hi Becky. So sorry to hear about the muscle spasms. :(. I haven't had reconstruction yet so I can't relate in that aspect but I am going through PT right now. I've had a lot of mobility issues with my right arm (also had lymph nodes removed). It's been tough but therapy has helped so much! She...
Hi Becky. So sorry to hear about the muscle spasms. :(. I haven't had reconstruction yet so I can't relate in that aspect but I am going through PT right now. I've had a lot of mobility issues with my right arm (also had lymph nodes removed). It's been tough but therapy has helped so much! She does a lot of soft tissue massage on top of the exercises. So that really helps!!!
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Learning About Breast CancerI didn't have and implant that leaked but I had an expander that leaked saline. It had to be removed and replaced. Saline is absorbed by your body and is not harmful.
Comment 0Thanks for the info. Have an appt with surgeon today.
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Learning About Breast CancerI had a bilateral masectomy in May, got expandersat that time, but won't get implants until Feb. I had massive amounts of sernoma fluid for 10 weeks--600 to 700 ml. For 10 weeks. Then I got an infection that required IV meds 7 weeks. One expander came loose and had to be redone in August. I...
I had a bilateral masectomy in May, got expandersat that time, but won't get implants until Feb. I had massive amounts of sernoma fluid for 10 weeks--600 to 700 ml. For 10 weeks. Then I got an infection that required IV meds 7 weeks. One expander came loose and had to be redone in August. I am finally healing and look good.
I had a tissue expander placed at the same time as my mastectomy, and the slowly filled it starting just three weeks later. I started chemo after the mastectomy, so I have to wait 6-8 weeks after chemo is finished. I am sure each doctor has their own preferences for a timeline.
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