Prosthesis or implant?

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Hi there, I’m Jana.

 got my diagnosis about a month ago. 3cm tumour estrogen positive. Initially, I was scheduled for a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Although I’m fit and healthy, I’m 78 years ,so apparently, I can’t have chemotherapy nor can I have reconstruction using tissue from elsewhere on my body.I’m a 36DD, and my surgeon did think I could have mammoplasty. But , latest MRI has shown up a tiny further cancer, lurking just below the big one .. I’m probably looking at having to have a mastectomy. I’d be interested in peoples experiences of both a breast implant and a prosthesis. Neither are very appealing… many thanks Jana

  • Hi Jana

    Welcome to the forum, I'm Daisy53 one of the Community Champions on this forum.  While I don't have the experience you are looking for I noticed that you haven't had any replies yet, so I thought I'd reply to you to welcome you to the community.  This reply will move you to the top of the discussion.  Hopefully someone will be along shortly to share their experiences with you.

    Best wishes

    Daisy53

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  • Hi Jana,

    I recently had a mastectomy and went straight for no implant and going flat. I’m 69 and working so I just went for the quickest option to be able to recover quickly and get on with my life. I’m still adjusting but don’t regret anything, I am waiting for my prosthesis measured last week.  
    Hope all goes well x

    • Thanks angel88 , hope ital,goes well. X