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Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, original lump was 3.5cm now doubled it size to 7cm within couple of weeks. I am now advised to undergo Mastectomy surgery and possible Breast Construction using my own tissue. I was wondering if anyone did this and how its for you and if anyone would recommend or not. Any advice would be great! 

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    Hi there I had a mastectomy 18 days ago and also breast reconstruction, not from my own tissue though. Everything has gone really well. Feeling okay, still having some discomfort but this is mainly from the armpit where they took sentinel node biopsies. This is the second time of having breast cancer, the first time on the right I had lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Hope all goes well with your treatment x

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    Hi there I had a mastectomy 18 days ago and also breast reconstruction, not from my own tissue though. Everything has gone really well. Feeling okay, still having some discomfort but this is mainly from the armpit where they took sentinel node biopsies. This is the second time of having breast cancer, the first time on the right I had lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Hope all goes well with your treatment x

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