Mastectomy with reconstruction
Hi all, Sorry to meet you here.
I have been diagnosed with breast cancer, originally stage 2. I have not been updated on the current stage after MRI, but a new tumor has been found, and have been "kind of" recommended a mastectomy with reconstruction. I did not receive much support or information. Can someone who has gone through this give me some advice, please? Have you done a mastectomy with an implant reconstruction? Can you kindly share your experience? Thank you so much!
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Hi Paola,
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and I hope you are doing OK.
I had a mastectomy with an immediate implant reconstruction. I thought it hugely helped me to come to terms with "losing the breast". I had to have my nipple removed too, but the implant under my own skin and veins actually looks quite good now that it has settled, even without a nipple. I obviously don't know what it's like to have a mastectomy without a reconstruction, but I didn't experience anything traumatic health wise from having an immediate reconstruction, that's for sure. As I said, it really helped me.
I hope things go well for you.
Dear Paola,
I am sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis. Paola here at the Irish Cancer society we have Peer to Peer supports.
Peer Support is one-to-one support programme, providing emotional and practical support to newly diagnosed patients. If you contact our Cancer Nurses on the Support Line -we can put you in touch with one of our peers who have had a similar diagnosis.
Our volunteers have been carefully selected and trained to give support, practical information, and reassurance when you need it most. You can speak to someone who knows what you are going through.
Contact our Support Line 1800 200 7000 Monday 9am -5pm.
Kind regards
Cancer Nurse