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9 months down the line. Looking into reconstruction.

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hi

On my 72 birthday I was given the news that I had breast cancer.

Nine months down the line I have had a mastectomy, lymph node removal and radiotherapy ( no chemo.)

It has been a very difficult year but all I can say to others in the same situation is just take one day at a time. It is difficult to take everything onboard but if you just take one thing at a time you get through it. The treatment I have received has been excellent and I feel very lucky & positive. 

I am now thinking of reconstruction surgery. Have any of you been through it at my age ( 70's ) and would you recommend it? Would be interested in your thoughts.

thank you

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    Hi Judy , well done for getting through this . I don’t believe age is a barrier to reconstruction , it depends on your general health and whether you have any other underlying health issues such as diabetes or whether you smoke . This is for an own tissue reconstruction . Good luck x Let us know how you get on x

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    Hi Judy , well done for getting through this . I don’t believe age is a barrier to reconstruction , it depends on your general health and whether you have any other underlying health issues such as diabetes or whether you smoke . This is for an own tissue reconstruction . Good luck x Let us know how you get on x

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