Hi Barb, I had a mastectomy in 2001 with immediate reconstruction with a saline implant. I also had 24 lymph nodes removed, 11 were positive for cancer. Happily, I remain NED today with NO lymphadema after the procedure and no complications from the implant. (I do take care to wear a compression sleeve when flying and avoid heavy lifting, etc.)
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Audrey
diagnosed July 2001, at age 36
large tumor, 11+ nodes
Stage IIIb, er/pr-, Her2+
treated with A/C, weekly Taxol
radiation, + year of Herceptin
on clinical trial. double mastectomy
followed by reconstruction
NED!!
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