Hi Everyone
I have recently been diagnosed with Invasive lobular carcanoma and I’m still coming to terms having to accept this.
Im now having to have an mastectomy and reconstruct my breast and need advise on my options, hopefully with the help from some of you, who have experienced the same as me.
I’ve been given the two options of going ahead with a silicone reconstruction or using my body fat. I think I’m heading more towards a silicone reconstruction, due to the recovery and also not having two operations. I then need to decide if I do this the same time of the removal or post removal. I don’t know if I require radiotherapy yet as this will be identified during operation. If anyone has gone through the same procedure, what were your complications with the silicone? If any?
I could really do with some advise or hear about your experiences if you have been through this.
Thanks to all you brave ladies out there!
Hi Nas123 welcome to the forum. I am so sorry to hear about what is happening for you right now. Like you I had Invasive Lobular Braest Cancer almost 3 years ago now and Im well so I just wanted to say that to offer some reassurance for you.
I had a Lumpectomy with mine so cant advise re the Mastectomy and reconstruction but I feel sure that one of the lovely folks on here may be able to offer up some words of advice or information for you to help with your decision.
Sending very best wishes your way for now.xx
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