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Breast reconstruction after radiation
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Breast reconstruction after radiation
by MaryHS, Apr 18, 2008 10:08PM
I have a tissue expander that was fully expanded during chemo and will be deflated for radiation in June. Doctors will try to re-expand it after radiation. Reconstruction will consist of using some of my own tissue and a small implant. I understand that this has not been done very often. I am trying to maximize my chances for success by minimizing the impacts of radiation and whatever else I can do to make the reconstruction surgery successful. I understand that this deflation / re-inflation procedure is not done very often. Any advice?
Diagnosis: Type of Cancer?
:
Lobular invasive Breast
Date of Diagnosis
:
September 03, 2007
Type of Surgery
:
Mastectomy
Stage/Size of Tumor
:
Three 2 cm tumors, Stage 2a
Location of Tumor(s)
:
Out quadrant of breast
Age of Patient/Pre or Post Menopause?
:
48 Pre Menopousal
Sex of Patient:
:
Female
General Geographic Location
:
Houston
Age of First Pregnancy (If applicable)
:
34
Number of Pregnancies (If Applicable)
:
1
Have you received hormone replacement therapy?
:
No
Please list all of your current medications:
:
Taxol - weekly; Neurontin, Lexapro
Please describe your alcohol and/or smoking history:
:
Never smoked; Moderate alcohol consumption - 2 glasses of wine per week
It sounds as though you will have additional surgey for reconstruction.
Best of luck to you