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Connie Jackley

59 yrs. old, had cancer removed from colon, pancreas/hysterectomy

posted 02/18/2009, comments (28)

Wondering if anyone has had bilateral mastectomy with expander reconstruction/implants

I was hoping for someone's input that has had the expander reconstruction. I was diagnosed with cancer in the left breast, but because of my cancer history have decided to do both breasts. I am not totally convinced that this is the way to proceed and concerned about the recovery and restrictions. Does anyone have the same situation? I have just... Read more Chevron

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Natalia Hernandez

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posted 05/29/2008, comments (20)

Breast Reconstruction After Masctectomy and Radiation - What's Next with Lipo, Implants

Hey everyone! I wanted to tell you guys about my recent visit to a plastic surgeon to discuss my breast reconstruction. I had a mastectomy in January of this year and I also had 7 weeks of radiation that I completed at the end of March. I knew that I can't have a reconstruction until about 6 months after my radiation, but I went ahead... Read more Chevron