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Re: Advice
I had the DIEP flap reconstruction (muscle sparing) which is relatively similar to the TRAM flap, plus had small implants put in. I am also small and lean and had radiation to both breasts about 6 yrs prior to my mastectomy/reconst. I had an excellent plastic surgeon who did a magnificent job. Am very happy with the results. The radiation made it more difficult, but with a very good plastic surgeon, was very successful.
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*** MARYANNE *** aka HARRIECANARIE
1993: right side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads
1999: left side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads, tamoxifen
2006:
BRCA 2 positive
Stage I, invasive DCIS (6mm x 5mm)
Grade: intermediate
sentinal node biopsy: neg
HER2/neu amplified 4.7
ER+/PR+
TOPO II neg
Oncotype dx 20
Bilat mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction
oophorectomy
2007:
6 cycles TCH (taxotere, carboplatin, herceptin)
finished 1 yr herceptin 05/07
Arimidex, stopped after almost 1 yr
Femara
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