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Re: reconstruction questions
I also am not an expert. I went with implants due to recovery time. I had an expander placed in a year after mast. (that was pretty uncomfortable but doable). My oncologist wanted me to wait until after I was finished with herceptin. I did not have rads so I was a candidate for implants. Denise may be a good one to talk to. I went with silicon instead of saline, I was told that they feel more natural and have a better chance of lasting longer. Its a personal decision, weigh out all your options and do what you are comfortable with and what is right for you. I know my self esteem is much better since I finally had reconstruction, not completely done yet but almost. Good luck. Darlene
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DX Sept 30 2010 at the age of 49. Oh crap! 1.5 cm idc, stage 1 grade 3 er/pr+, her2+ no lymph nodes, mastectomy Oct/10. Started 6 rounds of TCH Dec/10 and will continue herceptin until Nov /11 and just started femara.
Stray kitten found my lump while I was playing with it. It is now my pet and my dog is not real happy about that.
Mammo good
last herceptin 11/21/11 YAY
reconstruction 12/09/11
Chapter closed 12/10/11, hopefully, fingers crossed
Bone scan, chest xray, clear
04/27/12 Expander removed, implant put in, ahh sigh of relief, much more comfortable
Sept 30, 2014, 4 years NED
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