Mastectomy Breast Reconstructions Options:

[@lisa227382]

These videos are so informative! They've helped me so much since my diagnosis of her2+ breast cancer in february at the age of 37. I did have a bilateral mastectomy with implant reconstruction and I'm very happy with the outcome. I'm also happy that I'm cancer free!

[@BreastCancerSchoolforPatients]

Just the reason why we created the Breast Cancer School for Patients. www.breastcancercourse.org It is so important to learn everything you need to know about breast cancer "during" your treatment, not "afterwards".

[@queue555]

Gosh your so young. Im 53 and got LCIS 3cm tumor..i thought i was sold on mastectomy, but now im not so sure. He says the outcomes ( lumpectomy) are the same.

[@queue555]

Do all places offer reconstruction surgery without losing nipples and areola? Im on medicaid. 3cm, hormone positive, her-2 negative. Ducts not malignant and 7.4% growth rate.

[@lisa227382]

@@queue555 what does your surgeon recommend? I could not have a lumpectomy on the affected breast because I had 4 tumors as well as DCIS. I chose to have the unaffected breast removed after speaking with my surgeon about risk and also reconstruction and how it would affect symmetry. You will need surgery on the other breast regardless to make them symmetrical. I was unable to do nipple sparing due to the aggressiveness of my cancer. But, just an FYI...there is no feeling left in your breasts after mastectomy. Same for nipples. So, the only reason to spare them is for aesthetic purposes. I'm having mine reconstructed just so I feel whole again and look normal. I have zero regrets! I'm happy to be alive and nearing the end of a year long treatment! I still have a surgery or two left as far as reconstruction goes. But, life is good! God is good and I plan on living! Good luck to you! I'm sure you will make the best informed decision! Don't hesitate to ask questions and be proactive in your treatment plan. I hope it all goes well for you!

[@lisa227382]

@@queue555 oh, I'm on Medicaid as well. Everything has been covered 100%. I have not had to pay a penny out of pocket.

[@denisegr4194]

I had breast reconstruction along with masectomy. My mastectomy surgeon chose the plastic surgeon. They down played the pain if the masectomy and the expander was painful As it’s stitched to the muscle. Movements caused pain. Instead of meeting with the plastic surgeon, I met with his assistant. I kept asking when we’d discuss size and shape. I was told the plastic surgeon would do it at time of implant surgery. I was not given opportunity to make decisions. He reduced my hood side way too much and the masectomy side with the implant doesn’t even have the shape of a breast. This is a painful procedure for recovery. I know have to have the reconstruction completely redone on both sides due to him not doing it correct. I also have to wait a year to heal. Then I have to go through the entire painful process again. The expander hurts every time you move as the stitches are seen into the muscle. Then you have another full surgery to redo the good breast and replace the expander and put in the implant. This plastic surgeon merely used the straight masectomy incision causing my breast to be oblong and flat. Doesn’t even look like a breast or come close to Matching the other. I’m writing this to encourage you to discuss the size and shape with the plastic surgeon. Be prepared that it is uncomfortable. I’m 7 weeks from reconstruction and my breasts are still uncomfortable. Ask how they do things so you can understand either the pain or weird feelings. Don’t let them act like it’s no big deal with minimal pain. Get your bed ready before surgery as you’ll need to sleep upright. Get front opening bras, no underwire , have snug. Sleep with the bra on. Make sure you have 2 belts for drain tubes. You’ll be able to take showers so the belt will get wet. Make sure you can discuss size and shapes and type of discomfort you’ll have. It’s not fun and I’m upset, if he had just closed the incisions using an anchor style line he did on my hood side , it would have pulled in the sides to make my breast round. And I wouldn’t have to go through this again. Ask how they’ll make the breast round.

[@raziabibi142]

Thank you for that advice l really needed that I’m going to have surgery too got early sign breast cancer DCIS reading ur comment gave me more questions thank you so much god bless you

[@reenacolborne6736]

Thank you doctor I had the cancerous Tumor removed on my left breast Age 50. I insisted on removing both breast But my surgeon advised not to. Years later in remission My radiated breast as you so Kindly and down to earth explained is totally weakened and not at all in proportion to my right normal breast. I cannot manage pain due to the heaviness on one side and the radiated side being totally different. I have considered doing a mysectomy. My surgeon has given me time to think on it and then go fourth . Thanks again This helps me much .

[@SHANNONHOLMES-d2f]

Why is it that only discuss mastectomy patients when it comes to breast reconstruction? I know there are many people like myself who have very fatty breasts that surgeons consider too fatty for oncoplastic lumpectomies because they feel that the sutures will not hold & so the golf ball size or larger in my case defect develops a large lump of scar tissue that pins part of the remaining breast tissue down to the chest wall and after radiation the 2 breasts are not only asymmetrical but the defect has now cause a large pucker and the internal lump of scar tissue is now as hard as a rock and very painful, limiting motion, and sleep quality. Yet no one on the internet seems to think that reconstruction options should be discussed for us so that we know what to ask our plastic surgeon when we finally get an appointment with them after our radiation has caused fibrosis & a lot of pain. No one wants to guide us and I assure you we are in just as much need as someone who had a masectomy

[@meiw8358]

Thank you so much for the information you are teaching me, I also wish you were my surgeon, I just found breast cancer, my mind was empty, smart enough found you on KZbin and learning every single day from you.

[@savitriramsubhag2481]

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[@mythaichannel9082]

I am really really feel appreciate to all of my healthcare team they are doing and working so hard on me. All my healthcare team schedule me for all appointments since I am diagnosed with stage 1 HER2 positive every appointment been scheduled in one week. Praying for speedy healing myself from double mastectomy coming up in 10 days

[@bonnielizarraga7941]

Good luck

[@Chana319]

This video was so helpful in making my decision regarding reconstruction. In two weeks I will have surgery.

[@sherristubblefield6163]

Hi. How did your surgery go? Are you all done with treatment?

[@tracyannames3624]

I’ve had double mastectomy with reconstructive double tug a deepe with reconstructed nipples healed perfectly no problems minimal scaring almost gone now my ny name is Tracy Ames I had FECK chemotherapy six weeks or radio therapy six days a week all clear boods good

[@sherristubblefield6163]

Hello. Are you still fairing well now?

[@MM-vh1bx]

I wish you were my doctor you explained every thing not like my plastic surgeon he didn’t explain any thing in the biggest cancer hospital in America

[@BreastCancerSchoolforPatients]

You are too kind. Make sure to visit the Breast Cancer School for Patients for more information. www.breastcancercourse.org. Good luck.

[@valeriedhodson3014]

brilliant job. I wish you were the first video I saw. Thank you so much.

[@e.v.2201]

I wish to have such doctor as you. It’s so clear explained details of reconstruction step. Thank you

[@gman-xd5hd]

Stop the Music. I can not hear you! This information is Very Important, I don't want Music interfering. Please

[@nprice436]

This doctor explains things so well, he seems as if he has great bedside manner 👍

[@hazelcroft4556]

He's not a doctor. He's an actor. I find him a bit creepy.

[@Deenziee]

@@hazelcroft4556he’s a jerk. Yells at patients, berates them and puts them down. Horrible doctor.

[@carriesaundersson]

I’m 24 and have to have this done within the next few weeks. Terrified.

[@queue555]

What stage of cancer you have?

[@nicoleelysian7695]

You got this! Rest assured that millions of other women have undergone this and not only survived but thrived. Once it's over you get the rest of your life to enjoy. I'm getting mine done in April. I totally get how terrifying a decision it is... especially when it's not even really your own decision.

[@queue555]

@@nicoleelysian7695 Are you getting a full mastectomy? Im contemplating it for stage 2B non aggressive.

[@amyharris2384]

I am one year out of a double mastectomy with reconstruction. Thinking about it was worse than actually going through it. Everything turned out fine and most likely will for you. Stay positive and accept help from others. You’ve got this!! 💖💖

[@agds91078]

I hope all went well for you sweetie, I’m 42 and will be doing a double mastectomy after about 6 months of chemo. I would love for us to connect

[@ihndhaikhareena2041]

Hi Doc even benign phyllodes tumor need mastectomy? I have cystic breast and very 1 large mass the Doctor said maybe its phyllodea tumor..i undergone test like cityscan utz xray ecg blood chem etc.and its all normal..the Doctor suggest mastectomy both breast and after breast reconstruction with tummy tuck? Is it okay for me even i have benign phyllodes?

[@TanJing-g9u]

I had one side madtec done early this yr. Recently the other side seems to give me problem n i was thinking of removing the other side too. Plastic surgeon suggested doing tram flap, using tummy muscles for breast recinstruction for both sides. The problem is i will not have tummy muscles anymore n muscles once gone will not grow back. Can advise what health implications will i have without tummy muscles.

[@lifewithadri5151]

I had a mastectomy but I have to do radiation am I going to be able to do reconstruction later

[@drhansdgreat4256]

sir can you do reconstructive plastic surgery 1 year after mastectomy?

[@lienluu8967]

Thanks you so much doctor, helpful video

[@wem-c9f]

I had left mastectomy and two weeks of radiation done. Will it still be possible to have a reconstruction at all? It’s been 4 years since surgery and treatments. I am only small LOL 34A and skinny not much fats.

[@yvonneoliver4054]

Hope everything works out perfectly for you! ❤

[@Monda20]

Your case is like mine, left mastectomy. (7 years ago) I am going to meet the plastic surgeon to talk about getting reconstruction. Did you get it done?

[@TanJing-g9u]

Hey, I have similar situation as you. My good breast is super small that I originally hate it. After my mastectomy on cancer breast early this yr I thought no need to reconstruct to match the super small good breast. Now I kind of regretted. Was thinking should I reconstruct to match the small breast or remove the small breast n reconstruct both.

[@wem-c9f]

@@TanJing-g9u Hi, yes i did have DIEP Flap recon to the mastectomy site which uses my tummy fats and skin. Yes you can check with surgeon to see if you have enough to do both breasts.

[@mercedesyoung5906]

Thank you so much

[@FourSisters]

I would try healing through natural therapies, I had breast cancer, the therapy and surgeries Ruined body and life

[@kandykorn5669]

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[@BonRythme]

Jamais de la vie déjà il faut trois opérations pour une reconstitution du sein et des fois ça marche pas du tt pourquoi se compliqué la vie et se complexé pour un truc qui vient du bon dieu il ya bcq de manières pour avoir soit disant une poitrine normale il faut juste accepter la réalité et après c normal

[@Deenziee]

Don’t go to this doctor. He’s an absolute jerk.

[@tinabh]

I wished I had known about Goldilocks. Best option in my opinion.