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Breast Reduction & Tummy tuck post radiation

TraceyN
TraceyN CSN Member Posts: 2
edited March 2014 in Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin) #1
I am looking into having breast reduction and a tummy tuck soon and was wondering if anyone has had either of these procedures after they had radiation. I had radiation for Hodgkin's Disease 11 years ago and would like to know if it will be safe to do. Any help would be appreciated!
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  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown CSN Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #2
    Hello,

    You may want to contact the American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center. Cancer Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day and may be able to assist you with your question. They can be reached at 1-800-227-2345.

    Take care and be well,

    Dana
    CSN Dana
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  • mc2001
    mc2001 CSN Member Posts: 343
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    Hi Tracey,
    I am also a blood cancer survivor that recieved high doses of radiation. I was 21 at diagnosis and treatment. I am now 31 and have been in remission for almost 9 years. Since then I have had surgeries to implant and remove Medi-Ports. Now... my chest consists of more muscle than a woman's, but... since its in the same area you are concerned with... I wanted to say that I had no problems with the surgery or healing. I would talk to your surgeon about this concern. By the way.. how are you doing since your Hodg? Are you still experiencing any long term side effects from radiation? I had leukemia. Good luck and God bless.
    -Michael
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