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reconstruction with implants after chemo, bilateral mastectomy and radiation

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fairfax, VA

Has anyone had breast implants after chemo, bilateral mastectomy and radiation?

February 18, 2015 (edited)
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A MyBCTeam Member

Yes chemo first because it as in my one node. So that was priority before BMX. I luckily escaped radiation. Waiting on exchange surg 3/3 and very eager to lose the Tissue expanders.

February 19, 2015
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member... Hope u are doing well. I have the same tx: chemo, BMX, no radiation. How long did u have to have the tissue expanders until u got implants?

May 7, 2015
A MyBCTeam Member

Yes, I have. Had a few minor issues but overall everything went well and I am very satisfied.

February 18, 2015

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