Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy-Suggestions
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Good morning,
My best friend is planning to have a double Mastectomy after her BC treatlment. They say they can not save the nipple. Would anyone be kind enought to share their personal experience that I can relay to her? She asked me to gather information so she can make the correct decision.
Also, does anyone have the tattoos?
Thank you in advance.
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Loral Je_n
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sandra54321 Je_n
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They seldom save the nipple, as there may be cancer cells there!
I had no problems with my mastectomy, l had already had a lumpectomy and node removal 4 weeks previous, so it was 'just' a matter or taking the breast off. Due to my 'not so good diagnosis' l decided against a reconstruction. But after a year l couldn't get on with the prosthesis, so went for a diep, where they take the fat from your stomach and make a breast, unfortunately a few do fail, my was done by using the blood vessels, l was 'lucky' l had a nipple made a coupld of months later, where they pinch a bit of skin and stitch it. A month or so later l had the tattoo, this was done twice, but probably needs doing again, but l am too old to worry!! some just have the 3D tattoo, l have seen this and was very impressed. I had no trouble with the nipple l was awake when they did it, a 10 minute job!
There are facebook Breast cancer group, one of which l am admin. A 'must' is Breast Cancer Care, they have a truly amazing forum. They also have a breast care nurse online so your friend can speak to someone about her concerns. Hope it goes well for her.
Je_n sandra54321
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sandra54321 Je_n
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Hope you friend gets all the answers she needs.