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Survivors who have had open heart surgery??

amandast
amandast CSN Member Posts: 1
in Breast Cancer #1

Hi, I'm wondering if there might be any bc survivors out there who have had open heart surgery, & if so how it has worked out. I'm going to be needing a mitral valve replacement soon ( likely from my left side radiation 6 years ago)  & am worried about the outcome- it seems past radiation causes poor healing & increased mortality! If anyone has experience with this they'd like to share, I'd be so grateful! Thanks :)

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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    edited September 2016 #2
    Not .. I

    .. But I do hope there is someone out here that can lend so insight and information for you .

    Vicki Sam

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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #3
    NO advice...i'll check back

    NO advice...i'll check back to see how you are doing..

     

    Denise

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