Hello,

I'm also struggling... I had breast cancer back in 2018 - biopsy followed by 7 weeks of radiation. The following year I had to have another biposy and my surgeon was very agressive leaving me with a "void" that constantly filled with fluid. Last year October I underwent breast reconstruction with the hope that my breast could be made "pretty" again... 8 months later it looks like hell - the radiation has messed up my healing ability - and I'm struggling with how I now look. Nobody seems to understand how this is effecting me including my boyfriend... he's the only one, apart from my surgeon, who has seen my breast. He doesn't "get it" that I'm depressed... My daughter suggested I seek a counsellor or I look into taking anti-depressants.... could anyone offer me any help/advice/support? I feel so alone... 

you are not alone, and you posting this has made me realise that i am not the only one with an odd looking boob! 

I had lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy in 2017 and am very grateful to the hospital for all the treatment I've received, but I do occasionally slip into 'why me'? Why did I get it? And why can't I have my old body back? Then I give myself a talking to as I am still here, and otherwise healthy but it still makes me cry when I see myself in the mirror.

you are not alone, and you posting this has made me realise that i am not the only one with an odd looking boob! 

I had lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy in 2017 and am very grateful to the hospital for all the treatment I've received, but I do occasionally slip into 'why me'? Why did I get it? And why can't I have my old body back? Then I give myself a talking to as I am still here, and otherwise healthy but it still makes me cry when I see myself in the mirror.

Thanks for replying... it's good to know that I'm not the only one struggling with an odd looking boob. You're right, we are so fortunate to still be here and I feel bad even complaining after losing my friend to breast cancer last year....  I try to avoid mirrors and my bathroom mirror is hung high so I don't have to see my boobs.