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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
Breast reconstruction
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Cleveland - OH
Questions posted in the Breast Cancer Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Cleveland Clinic. Topics include Breast Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Lumps, Lumpectomy, Lymph node dissection, Lymphedema, Mammograms, Mastectomy, Radiation Therapy, Reconstruction, Self Breast Exam, and Surgery.
Breast reconstruction
by Maude1610, Jun 28, 2008 07:23PM
How soon after treatment has finished should we consider recontruction? Thinking of having other breast removed and reconstruction (bilateral). Im 42 years of age was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 3 no lymph node involvement and other DCI insitu on same breast had the mastectomy 6 months of chemo (FEC100) and 25 shots of radiation over by the end of November 2007. Still nervous and concerned about reoccurence!! Like most of us.
Opinions wanted and experiences most welcomed>
Opinions wanted and experiences most welcomed>
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Jul 02, 2008 07:41AM
, Jul 02, 2008 07:41AM
Dear Maude1610: There is no magic answer for the right time to consider reconstruction. This is something that should be discussed with your oncologist and a plastic surgeon (preferably one who is experienced in reconstruction after cancer therapy). There are a variety of considerations and options that would need to be discussed in the context of your situation.
Member Comments (3)
by japdip, Jun 29, 2008 11:31PM
To: Maude1610
No experience (personal) concerning reconstruction but this is an issue that should be discussed in depth with both your Oncologist and Plastic Surgeon. May I suggest the following website where you will find a wealth of experience from women who have been there. Click on the "surgery/reconstruction" section ... bcsupport.org
by Maude1610, Jun 30, 2008 04:38AM
To: japdip
Thank you going to check out that site now!!
