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| Asked: 5/16/2013
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Thank you for your response. |
| Asked: 5/15/2013
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I am 49 years old and 9 years ago i had right breast mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction tumor was er/pr her2+++, 5cm, 1/11 nodes... |
| Asked: 5/9/2013
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Hi Had a delayed LD flap recon 10 days ago and am at home recovering well. |
| Asked: 4/22/2013
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Does insurance normally cover delayed breast reconstruction. |
| Asked: 4/11/2013
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I had bilateral reconstruction via DIEP with great results and only 1 area of necrosis about the size of a quarter. |
| Asked: 4/3/2013
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I had a bi-lateral mastectomy for a regional recurrence on 9/12, then 7 weeks of radiation to an area that had targeted radiation during treatment... |
| Asked: 3/18/2013
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Hello, I have heard there is a procedure that utilizes fat grafting and no implants to create breasts. Is this true? I am skinny and am looking... |
| Asked: 3/17/2013
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Suitability for DIEP reconstruction? Age 55. IDC + DCIS blending right breast. |
| Asked: 3/13/2013
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I had a complete mastectomy on my left breast a year ago. |
| Asked: 1/8/2013
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Hello,was diagnosed in 2008 with stage 1 breast cancer.Had lumpectomy,4 cycles of Cytoxan and Taxotere.ER and PR positive.Had 6.weeks of radiation.Been on Tamoxifin for 4... |
| Asked: 1/7/2013
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If a breast infection occurs after reconstruction, and bacteria is cultured from fluid around the implant, once the infection is cleared, does the implant have... |
| Asked: 1/3/2013
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Thanks for replies to ?s re poss LD flap due to problems with present implant recon done after radiotherapy. |
| Asked: 12/24/2012
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After breast reconstruction, if an infection occurs and fluid is cultured from around the implant that grows bacteria, should the implant be removed and the... |
| Asked: 12/12/2012
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Thanks for your reply to my last question re LDP recon post radiation. |
| Asked: 12/6/2012
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Had a left mast. November 2010 had chemo and radiation 2011 all completed in July 2011. |
| Asked: 11/15/2012
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I had bil breast recon using tissue expanders/implants in 2005. |
| Asked: 10/28/2012
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When the latissimus dorsi muscle is used with an implant to reconstruct the breast after mastectomy, how frequently do patients have trouble regaining their previous... |
| Asked: 10/15/2012
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thinking of having mastectomy for 1.5 cm IDC. |
| Asked: 10/6/2012
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What choices are available for male breast cancer patients? |
| Asked: 10/6/2012
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I am 2 years out from stage 3 A right IDC At time of mastectomy, I had a left breast reduction. |
| Asked: 10/6/2012
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I am a C and plan to have diep flap. |
| Asked: 10/1/2012
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Good Morning, I was diagnosed with DCIS in my left breast four years ago in Oct 2008 and had a mastectomy of that breast and a... |
| Asked: 9/27/2012
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I am currently finishing up chemo (ac/t) for stage 3 b idc in my right breast. |
| Asked: 8/14/2012
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Had lupectomy , re-ex incision 12 years ago, followed by radiation. |
| Asked: 7/31/2012
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I had a lumpectomy May 29, 2012 for early Stage I invasive ductal carcinoma. |
| Asked: 7/18/2012
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Hi I have just been diagnosed with TNBC stage unknown as I await my double masectomy surgery.I am aware alreasy that I will need Chemo, A/C & T... |
| Asked: 7/10/2012
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Does Johns Hopkins perform the PAP Flap (Profunda Artery Perforator) yet? I am interested because this posterior thigh location seems to minimize pain, postoperative risk... |
| Asked: 7/9/2012
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I completed my radiation therapy in the end of September 2011 and was given an ok from my surgeon to proceed with second reconstruction (... |
| Asked: 6/28/2012
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I had a mastectomy and radiation 9 years ago. |
| Asked: 6/21/2012
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Thank you very much for your response regarding use of fat grafting and implants after radiation. |
| Asked: 6/20/2012
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I am excited to hear about the study of using fat grafting then an implant for those with previous radiation. |
| Asked: 6/17/2012
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Hello - I had a bilateral mastectomy with insertion of tissue expanders at same time followed by 25 radiation treatments to my left breast and... |
| Asked: 6/6/2012
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I had a right-breast mastectomy and removal of 22 lymph nodes in 1995, well before sentinel node assessment. |
| Asked: 5/30/2012
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Why do women volunteer for implants after a mastectomy? They are having cancer removed and replacing it with a plastic foreign body. |
| Asked: 3/19/2012
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I am working with a patient considering reconstruction following a previous surgery (15 years ago) for a lumpectomy (however the medical record calls it a... |
| Asked: 3/2/2012
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I am 41 and I was recently diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer and will need a double mastectomy. |
| Asked: 3/2/2012
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How does one get information about the quality of reconstructions done at JH? The website has patient satisfaction reports on mastectomy but not reconstruction |
| Asked: 2/1/2012
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Back in 2005 I had the diep flap recontruction done on the right cancer side at Johns Hopkins and also had the left breast removed... |
| Asked: 1/19/2012
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can I email you directly? |
| Asked: 1/9/2012
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I just had a lumpectomy and masopexy (with nipple repositioning) and just learned there were not clean margins. |
| Asked: 1/8/2012
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hi dear lilie I like to know more about lipo injection procedures for breast reconstruction after mastactomy,how long does it take to be available for the... |
| Asked: 11/26/2011
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I''m a 5+ year survivor now, and want to consider a reconstruction. |
| Asked: 11/1/2011
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Scheduled for DIEP in one month,however, had chest CT showing 1.1 cm hypo dense mass within the lateral aspect of liver dome. |
| Asked: 11/1/2011
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Hello - During my mastectomy, my PS did a delayed surgery on me in anticipation of doing a pedicle tram flap down the road. |
| Asked: 10/20/2011
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What is the impact, if any, of alloplastic delayed reconstruction on lymphedema caused by removal of axillary lymph nodes? I had a double mastectomy 11... |
| Asked: 10/20/2011
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I had a left mastectomy in April, 2009 and now I want to get the right breast removed and have reconstruction surgery all at the same time. |
| Asked: 10/16/2011
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I had a bilateral mastectomy in 2005 and had diep flap reconstruction. |
| Asked: 9/29/2011
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2) Do implants tend to be more uncomfortable on thin patients? |
| Asked: 9/20/2011
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Hi, I had the same procedure as question #371, and like her my mid section is taking a lot longer to heal. |
| Asked: 8/24/2011
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Had a right mastectomy in 2005 with radiation and chemo. |
| Asked: 8/24/2011
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I had reconstruction. A muscle and skin were taken out of my back to make me a new breast. |
| Asked: 8/19/2011
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I had a D/SI Flap RCNSTJ IMMT/DLYD W/TISS EXPANDER SBSQ XPNSJ. |
| Asked: 8/9/2011
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Is a Spectrum expander/implant (single surgery) reliable? Is it widely used in the U.S.? Are the 3 types of valves on this expander/implant... |
| Asked: 7/29/2011
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Is there any decrease in life expectancy due to reconstruction with flaps (in particular DIEP)? I''m not thinking about the relationship with the original... |
| Asked: 7/28/2011
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I am 34 yrs old and I live in West Virginia. |
| Asked: 7/28/2011
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I had DCIS with right breast lumpectomy and radiation 13 yrs ago. |
| Asked: 6/2/2011
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I just had surgery and would like to contact you privately. |
| Asked: 5/20/2011
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I had diep breast reconstruction using my tummy fat. |
| Asked: 5/3/2011
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Hi Lillie I am hoping to have a prophylactic mastectomy this summer (with reconstruction) as well as reconstruction of my previons mastectomy from 2008 |
| Asked: 4/26/2011
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Wow - thanks for your quick response - (DCIS delayed DIEP) This may be a silly question - but I have put on 5 lbs... |
| Asked: 4/26/2011
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Hi Lilly and thanks in advance. I was diagnosed with DIC in both breasts (grade 2/3) - 11/12 slides showed it and no clear margins. |
| Asked: 2/6/2011
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I will most likely be booking my mastectomy for an 8 cm DCIS, this week. |
| Asked: 2/6/2011
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I have delayed reconstruction on my breast because I developed lymphedema in the hand and wrist of the treated side. |
| Asked: 2/2/2011
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Lillie, I''ve seen you say in this forum that for stage 3 bc, it is recommended you wait 3 years before reconstruction. |
| Asked: 1/30/2011
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I had a ld delayed reconstruction in 2007 but I am not happy with th eway it feels and looks as it is much firmer than my normal breat. |
| Asked: 1/6/2011
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I was dx''d with stage 3b breast cancer in Oct,06. |
| Asked: 1/4/2011
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I had a lumpectomy with radiation 15 years ago...I have been diagnosed with another tumor same breast. |
| Asked: 12/15/2010
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I had locally advanced breast cancer, stage 3, ER positive, and would like to know what precautions should be taken regarding delayed reconstruction. |
| Asked: 12/8/2010
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I had cancer and a radical mastectomy on my right side 30 years ago when I was 29. |
| Asked: 11/27/2010
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I have tissue expanders in immediatley placed after my mastectomy a year ago.I had to have 6 weeks of radiation which left my right breast... |
| Asked: 11/4/2010
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I had a rt. side mastectomy 4 yrs. |
| Asked: 10/19/2010
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I''m scheduled to have the DIEP flap done on my right next month by Dr. |
| Asked: 9/29/2010
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Does JH perform micro fat grafting for total breast reconstruction after mastectomy? . |
| Asked: 9/18/2010
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I was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer in February 2008 (i''m living in Ireland). |
| Asked: 9/8/2010
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I''ve been trying to get my operative report from the doctor and/or hospital that performed two mastectomies in 1982 and 1985. |
| Asked: 8/3/2010
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I had a mastectomy 28 years ago on the right breast followed by chemo, and on the left breast 25 years ago. |
| Asked: 7/17/2010
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Hi Lillie ~ could you tell me if JHU uses Cohesive Gel Gummy Bear Implants for reconstructions? . |
| Asked: 7/14/2010
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I had a lumpectomy seven years ago on my right breast. |
| Asked: 7/10/2010
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Is any sort of reconstruction (like implants?) advisable after excisional biopsy of a benign phyllodes tumor? I''m 23, and recently had what was thought to... |
| Asked: 7/2/2010
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I just completed 6 rounds of TAC chemotherapy ending on 6/16. |
| Asked: 6/29/2010
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Dear Lillie,When you advised to wait 9 months post-radiation, did you mean for reconstruction only, or for the mastectomy as well? If I choose to... |
| Asked: 6/24/2010
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I consulted a ps in my area and was told I could have a diep but the most I have enough tissue for is an... |
| Asked: 6/22/2010
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Three and a half years after my diagnosis for Stage III BC and a bilateral mastectomy followed by chemo and radiation, I am ready for reconstruction. |
| Asked: 6/16/2010
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Hi I had a Double MX on May 21-2010 just waiting for the all clear reports if every thing is clear such as no cemo... |
| Asked: 6/15/2010
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I had a bilateral mastectomy on 2/09 and decided not to have reconstruction until now! I''m so glad I waited. |
| Asked: 5/28/2010
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I had a mastectomy of the left breast, September 1, 2009, after a lumpectomy and the removal of 25 lymph nodes of which 22 tested positive for cancer. |
| Asked: 5/26/2010
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Had a Mastectomy in ''95 and delayed Tram reconstruction in ''98. |
| Asked: 5/23/2010
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Hi, I had a lumpectomy in June of 09 with radiation. |
| Asked: 4/28/2010
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Hi Lillie. I had a mastectomy 2/2006 and I am anxiously wanting to have DIEP reconstruction. |
| Asked: 4/9/2010
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I had a bilateral mastectomy on 02/09, Stage 1, no lymph node involvement. |
| Asked: 3/28/2010
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What recoonstructive procedure would have the best outcome for a me? I have had four surgeries in the right axilla, and I hear conflicting information... |
| Asked: 3/16/2010
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Bilat mastectomies with axillary dissection. Just completed 33 radiation treatments. |
| Asked: 3/5/2010
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I am having a difficult time sorting out all the options available given my treatment plan. |
| Asked: 11/8/2009
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I am currently considering finally having nipple reconstruction. |
| Asked: 11/1/2009
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I recently found out that I have breast cancer and your site has been an incredibly valuable source of information. |
| Asked: 10/17/2009
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My question is about necrotic fat tissue following DIEP or Tram. |
| Asked: 10/17/2009
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I had DIEP surgery 4 weeks ago and am amazed at how long it''s taking the abdominal wound to heal. |
| Asked: 10/17/2009
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Lillie, I had a delayed diep on my left side in Chapel Hill, NC 5 weeks ago. |
| Asked: 8/29/2009
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Hello, i was diagnosed with Inflammatory breast Cancer on September 11th 08. |
| Asked: 8/29/2009
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Dear Lillie: I am a 71 yo lady diagnosed with BC in left breast 4/08. |
