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Old 10-19-2012, 08:23 PM   #9
Cure4Cat
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Re: reconstruction

I am not sure how to start my own thread so I am tagging along with this one since my question is pretty much the same. Has anyone been successful at expander/implant reconstruction after radiation? I am going to have my exchange surgery in November and I am terrified that it is not going to work. I have taken really good care of my skin and I have not expanded that much. I only know a few women who have done this route after radiation and theirs all failed after the exchange surgery. I would just like some hope!
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