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Mum had a breast cancer;she did a mastectomy. she had 1/12 affected node she wants to do a breast reconstruction what do you think about that
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Reasonable Request: How was treated? ...How are the results of ct scans, pathology report....? In any case, she seems to have an early disease. It is her wish to have breast reconstruction, for body image and personal satisfaction and she is entitled to it.
Answered 3/11/2016
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Great: I think all women who have a mastectomy should consider reconstruction.
Answered 10/4/2016
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+ lymph and BR: 1/12 nodes considering the tumor was rather small means that she will likely need chemo but hopefully not radiation. In either way she would be a great candidate for breast reconstruction. The radiations makes it more difficult but still a great option when it comes to restoring the body to its normal state.
Answered 9/7/2013
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