Kitty M, Sorry, I have been off line for a while. I have consulted with 4 plastic surgeons. Two locally, who only perform the TRAM and 2 who reconstruct with DIEP perforator flap. I am opting for...
Thanks veggievet I will check it out....
Well, my test came back negative, although this does not rule out that the cancer has spread to the nodes. Based on this information, my surgeon feels that I am a candidate for immediate...
I am so optimistic today. I met with a ps at the U of Mich and she noted that no in the state was performing DIEP. She said she would be going to Germany this year to complete her training. I let her...
You're doing the right thing by having it checked out. My prayers will be with you. God Bless...
Did Dr. D. recommend the breast surgeon in Lousiana? How did you like the hospital? I know they are performing the state of art breast reconstruction, but I am wondering about the quality of the...
How long after mas, or did you have the mast in Lousiana alos. Did you have a skin sparing mastectomy? Did you have to fly back to Louisiana for follow-up? Thanks....
Cindy802, Thanks so much. Dr. D's Q&A was so informative. Do you live in Lousiana or did you fly in for the surgery? Did you have any problems getting insurance coverage if this was out of town?...
Thanks all for sharing. This is so helpful. Take care....
Please share your experience if you have had a DIEP FLAP. I am seeking to spare significant loss to my ab muscle and this sounded like an option, but not many PS are in my state are using this...
I am interested in weighing the pros and cons of radiating before reconstruction vs. radiating after. My doctor recommended reconstruction after the radiation, but the thought of not having immediate...
Yes I had a consult with a PS at the U. He discussed the TRAM and implants, but I have done some research on the DIEP FLAP and am most interested in this option. Dr. N say I may not be a candidate...
Tavish, I am in Belleville, MI. Did you have a mas or lump, recons. If recons can you recom a PS. Thanks....
I am a patient at Breast Cancer Center at U of M and just had this ultrasound guided needle biopsy. It was done in less than 30 min. I hope to have my results back by Wednesday. I will let you know...
37, DX 1/3/05 with invasive ductal carcinoma. 1.7 cm tumor with calc. S2. Dr. rec mastectomy, chemo, and rads if lymph +. I would need to wait on reconstruction. I am waiting on my lymph node biopsy...