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Bilateral masectomy & reconstruction (Tram Flap)
Hi everyone,
I've had two lumpectomies done last year, chemo & radiation completed. Now, I'm going to have bilateral masectomy and reconstruction at the same time in three months time as a precautionary, because of a very rare type of cancer called "Adenosquamous" that has a high recurrance.
I've got mixed feelings - is it worth it to have the big operation? The plastic surgeons advised me that it takes between 8 to 14 hours of operation - that kind of freak me out (never had operation that long).
Scattered Microcalcifications
Hi everyone,
I was diagnosed with early breast cancer (stage 2) last year at the age of 36 with a husband and three young children. I've had two lumpectomies, three months of chemo, six weeks of radiation and now I'm on tamoxifen since the beginning of last month.
Return to study
Hi everyone,
My name is Michelle, I was diagnosed with early breast cancer (stage 2) in May, 2011 at the age of 36 with a husband and three young children. I've had two lumpectomies, three months of chemotherapy, 6 weeks of radiation and now I'm on tamoxifen for five years.
I start Diploma of Graphic Design next week - this is something I've always wanted to do for many years!
