DIEP Flap reconstruction and radiation - need input
mariam_11_09
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I had a mastectomy with DIEP flap recon. back in Jan. Just finished 6 months of chemo and am gearing up for radiation. I just had an appointment with plastic surgeon to discuss what might happen to the flap during rads. Of course he has his concern that there might be some fat necrosis. He said it was pretty much guarranteed I would have some shrinkage of the breast but to what degree he doesn't know. Each person is different.
SOOOOO.... my question is has anyone on this board had DIEP flap recon. and then rads? If so what was your experience with the flap? Did it shrink, was there scar tissue ...? I know we are all different but it would be good to hear what others experiences are.
much appreciated
Mariam
SOOOOO.... my question is has anyone on this board had DIEP flap recon. and then rads? If so what was your experience with the flap? Did it shrink, was there scar tissue ...? I know we are all different but it would be good to hear what others experiences are.
much appreciated
Mariam
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No, I had rads first, but
No, I had rads first, but sending you best wishes and hope that it all goes well.0 -
hiCypressCynthia said:No, I had rads first, but
No, I had rads first, but sending you best wishes and hope that it all goes well.
i had radiation on DIEP. Write me pm fro details. Being diagnosed with stage IIIC I did not have a choice. My plastic surgeon have not mentioned about side effect of radiation on DIEP. it did shrink.
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