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A MyBCTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Bayport, NY

My son's 22-year-old girlfriend
mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 23 she did Treatments but died of breast cancer 16 years later. His girlfriend Sarah had the Braca test I was positive for BRCA1 and BRCA2.

So she has decided to have a bilateral
Mastectomy. My question is for those who have had implants how does it feel after all is said and done are you happy with the results what can she expect? Does anyone have any advice?

June 29, 2017
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A MyBCTeam Member

She's young and hasn't had radiation, so I think she'll be happy with the result.

July 17, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

I had bilateral mastectomy with direct to implants (gel high profile) and am happy with them. They're definitely not the same as my old boobs but will do. I would also suggest she check out the organization. Bright Pink. Lots of info and support for BRCA+ young women. It's where I reached out when I was diagnosed with breast cancer and BRCA.

July 6, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

If I'm not mistaken prophylactic mastectomy removes slightly less breast tissue than one done on an affected breast. That, along with the fact that they won't be radiated should mean she'll have a reasonably natural, soft result.

You might want to suggest she look up the actress, Anjolina Jolie and her story with having prophylactic mastectomy with implant recon after finding out she was gene-positive.

((Hug))
((Hug))

June 29, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

I have silicone implants and they are great!!! Mine are round but I hear that there is also a teardrop implant that may look more natural. The expanders are painful but it gets better, do some small stretches after about a month. She should have a successful experience. An electric/lift chair is helpful in the first week and a half because she probably will not be able to sleep in her bed or push/pull levers or buttons on a recliner.

July 20, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

Use grape seed cream for the scars, they fade well that way. They are harder and mostly numb. I'm not very happy with mine and have no real attatchment to them.

July 18, 2017

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