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Peggy · 05-31-2007, 09:04 PM

Hi guys,

My oncologist, plastic surgeon, and breast surgeon wanted to wait at least two years before I consider reconstruction. Well, I'm almost there and have an appointment to see the plastic surgeon to consider options. Originally, they told me that since I would have radiation, an implant was probably unlikely. What type of reconstruction have you had after radiation? How much time off work will I need? Are you pleased? Any information you have will be appreciated. I've read the different options but haven't spoken to anyone who did reconstruction after radiation....Thanks for helping

Peggy

05-31-2007, 09:04 PM	#1
Peggy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: East Texas Posts: 40	Question about reconstruction Hi guys, My oncologist, plastic surgeon, and breast surgeon wanted to wait at least two years before I consider reconstruction. Well, I'm almost there and have an appointment to see the plastic surgeon to consider options. Originally, they told me that since I would have radiation, an implant was probably unlikely. What type of reconstruction have you had after radiation? How much time off work will I need? Are you pleased? Any information you have will be appreciated. I've read the different options but haven't spoken to anyone who did reconstruction after radiation....Thanks for helping Peggy __________________ Stage IIIC Diagnosed 5/05 FEC100 x4, Taxotere/Xeloda X4 (both with Herceptin) Mastectomy, Rads x33 Herceptin X 9 3 Years NED!