Breast cancer

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I have been told today I do have breast cancer my first biospy was DCIS but after having a mri in December and another biospy 4 weeks ago I do have cancer. The consultant told me today I will have a mastectomy and I have been offered reconstruction. my consultant is passing me on to another consultant so will see them in 2 weeks to dicuss it in more detail. I'm not sure how I am feeling today it has been a long process. what is the recovery like after mastectomy and reconstruction? Thank you

LollyGeo over 2 years ago

Hi Mezza,

I underwent a double mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time at end of 21st November last year, I went into hospital on a Monday and went into theatre on Tuesday morning. I was in hospital for 7 days total then got home. I would say my recovery was ok the only thing I struggled with was lying on my back to sleep which wasn’t easy, luckily I have a recliner chair which I found more comfortable to sleep, by the 1st of January I was back driving, am not back at work yet but able to get out and about. Hope this helps you understand more about the recovery process for mastectomy and reconstruction

mezza over 2 years ago in reply to LollyGeo

Thank you that's very helpful. I appreciate your reply. Hope you are doing ok.

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