Hey frangapani I had a prophlactic mast.as you are thinking of doing and have absolutely no regrets.(and no recurrence).As I've said before I also had recon. If you don't want to do that then DON'T! It is a long process and not particularly pleasant and it has to be something that you really want to do. Tell your family thats its not about them. You're right...your health is the most important thing. You can always have recon further down the track if YOU decide thats what you want.Many ladies don't bother...my mum never did. She said it never entered her mind to have recon. Your body...your decision.I completely understand how you feel. AP ... View more

Hey Inrspirit.....that all sounds good! I had bilateral mast.and I would say that I regained full movement...absolutely. I did gym work....housework...you name it. I didn't see a physio, just told to take it easy for a few weeks, no lifting etc I didn't have rads and started immediate recon so no help with the bathers(sorry!) bit I'm sure someone wiil be able to help you there. Glad to hear that its all going well. AP ... View more

Well you wanted to spread the word Barbe....lol AP ... View more

Also I think you can take a friend with you for support which is nice. Didn't know about the guy's one....good idea. AP ... View more

vin.....you will love it. As well as meeting some great ladies going through the same cr*p as you....you will get some fabulous gifts....and have some laughs....much needed ones probably! Please drop in and let everyone know what you thought of it. AP ... View more

This is the most amazing service. Thanks Barbe for being a volunteer! I always recommend LGFB to everyone going through chemo. Its a shame some ppl don't know about it or others just dismiss it as they don't know how wonderful it is! I'll keep spreading the word. AP ... View more

inrspirit Re injections etc under the arm... Once you have had lymph nodes removed you have to be very careful to care for the arm on that side. You have a high risk of infection and could risk lymphoedema. Ask your Drs about this. I once had an IV drip put in my left arm where I had nodes removed and had terrible swelling. Ever since then I don't have injections or blood taken from that arm.Any cuts or bites must be cared for carefully as well.Don't mean to scare you but lymphoedema is not very nice and its good to know how to prevent it if possible. I have had no problems since. Glad you are improving. I'm counting down those rads with you!! Jules..I'm doing REALLY well. AP ... View more

Hi Jules....Sorry to hear that you have another different cancer...not fair! I hope you're travelling ok. AP ... View more

Hey Reena... I'm 18 years out with my recon.....expanders with saline implants...very happy with results and no complications. AP ... View more

Hy Jules....sounds like you're doing really well.....21 years...legend....good to hear. Keep posting girls.... AP ... View more