Hi everyone. I’m new and this is my first post. I’m 36, diagnosed with breast cancer in March this year one week before lockdown hit. 2 weeks later I had a bilateral mastectomy, recovered from that and now I’m currently going through chemo, then I’ll have radiation. I was just wondering has anyone had delayed reconstruction and if so how was it and what was done. I’m considering having this done as due to covid I was unable to have it done at the time of my surgery. My mum went through breast cancer and a bilateral mastectomy last year and she’s happy to stay flat and I know lots of women are but I’m struggling to come to terms with my new body and think I might be happier having recon done. If anyone has advice I’d love to hear it.
thank you x
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your diagnosis but I am pleased to say that you have found a safe place to find some support.
A cancer diagnosis indeed brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but I found talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helped a lot.
The Community has many dedicated support groups I see you have found our supportive Breast cancer group we also have our Breast cancer for the under-50s and BRCA Positive Groups.
Follow the links I've created above, join the groups, then hit ‘start a discussion’ and you are ready to go.
You could then copy and paste the information from this first post into your new discussion or you can just join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk, so can I highlight the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 This service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
