PALB2 diagnosis - implants or DIEP?

Hi

I have recently been diagnosed with PALB2 and am awaiting a double mastectomy, I am not sure what to go for! Implants or DIEP? 

Advice needed please

  • Hi Baby.bear,

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    Ben
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  • hello, ive recently too been diagnosed with the PALB2 gene ive yet to decide what to do can i ask what you went for and if youve had the surgery how did it go whats the recovery like. many thanks