Tongue cancer reconstruction
Common Questions and Answers about Tongue cancer reconstruction
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In 1994 I had a very evasive type of cancer that took everything from my ovaries to my vagina. I have never had the money or time to get reconstructive surgery done and now with no insurance at all, I am trying to find a doctor that is willing to take this on pro-bono. Thanks for your responce.
This is something that should be discussed with your oncologist and a plastic surgeon (preferably one who is experienced in reconstruction after cancer therapy). There are a variety of considerations and options that would need to be discussed in the context of your situation.
I just had a double lumpectomy on my left breast. They found there to be no cancer. (which is great news). However, I now have a horrible 3-4 in scar from the surgery, which has left my breast disformed and ugly. Do I qualify for breast reconstruction to fix my breast, and make them uniform again, and will my insurance cover it? ( My husband is active duty military, so I have full military insurance.)
Thanks for the input.
My friend had bilateral mastectomies when diagnosed with DCIS because she knew it would become cancer. She walked in with two breasts and walked out with two reconstructed breasts minus breast tissue. She reduced her odds to almost nothing .. and doesn't worry about getting cancer anymore.
The point here is, there isn't a lump because the DCIS is still working on becoming a lump (ie: cancer).
My mother-in-law was diagnosed with DCIS and underwent a masectomy and reconstruction five years ago. She is cancer free and looks great. You are in my prayers.
i had a lumpectomy 3 years ago. finished ny chemo in december 05 and finished radiation in march 06, i am 51 years old and would like to reconstruct, can an implant be used
This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/261359'>breast reconstruction after lumpectomy</a>.
i'm 38 and was just told i have stage I breast cancer. my mom and grandmother both have had breast cancer...i was looking into the masectomy and bilateral breast reconstruction.would that be a wise choice or take the rad treatments? i also wonder the % of it coming back..
I was recently diagnosed with a malignant tumor in my segmental lymph node, and most likely will have to undergo therapy. Does anyone know any breast reconstruction places? I know of thisbreast reconstruction site, but does anyone know any others? Thanks!
This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/477449'>CA Breast and Bone Metastases</a>.
There are one step procedures where you can get a mastectomy with immediate implants depending on your diagnosis. Very few surgeons do this. If you've had a cancer diagnosis and have had or will have radiation it's not recommended that you have implants or expander reconstruction. The best choice there would be tissue transfer (your own tissue, ie: stomach fat, butt fat) such as DIEP flap, IGAP, SIEP or GAP which are all muscle sparing reconstruction surgeries.
I am 28 years old diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I will need to have my right breast removed. The doctor told me that I would be able to keep the left breast, it is completely healthy and I don't test positive for the gene mutation. My question is as far as reconstruction, can I get good results if i keep the left breast? Is there anything that can be done so that they will match? Is it better to just remove them both?
Would like to hear from any one who has had immediate reconstruction via tram flap.
First, I had a double mastectomy almost 3 years ago with just an expander and silicone implants. Cancer had occurred 3 times, 2 times on the right and once on the left, so I decided to do a double mastectomy. I am still not finished the completion of reconstruction, as the one breast is off center and lower then the other one, and also has a dent in it. I don't know if I should be satisfied with it, or if it can be fixed, before I more on to nipple construction and tattoos.
I have been given the option of a total mastectomy with immediate reconstruction or a further wide local excision with removal of the nipple and areola complex as I have been diagnosed with Grade 3 IDC and more tissue needs to be taken to obtain a completely clear margin. I will also need sentinel node biopsy. If I take the lesser option I will also need radiotherapy for 6 weeks. I have 24 hours to make a decision and am trying to get as much info as I can.
I am a mother of 4 that lost both breasts due to cancer. For 16 years I have been trying to find an Insurance company that will pay for reconstruction. I have found none. I live in Florida, and now that my children are grown and gone, I thought I could search for help. Unfortunately I can't afford the procedure. Are there any Plastic Surgeons that would help someone like me with pro bono work? I am very interested in having the procedure done.
At 40 yrs. I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a radical right mast. Dec. 15, 2004. My cancer in the breast was microscopic and throughout the breast, also had lymph nodes they took out 31 and had cancer in 30nodes. I received AC chemo then Taxotere, radiation and received Herceptin for 1yr.
This past Sept 2008, I was finally ready for reconstruction. The surgeon took the Latt. muscle from my back to help with reconstruction and put in a expander.
Hi I have DCIS with grade 3 cells. I am scheduled for a lumpectomy on Thurs. The doctor then recommends radiation. In what I've read, it appears that then a later discovery of cancer and probable mastectomy would prevent the use of implants. Why is this?
A month ago I was told I had breast cancer (DCIS) in my left breast, nuclear grade 2. The right breast shows clustered calcifications that have the doctors concerned. Because I have very large breast I have asked to get a reduction at the same time of the removal and reconstruction. Both sergeons are concerned because the area of the cancer to too close to the nipple-areolar, which can cause some issue with the reduction.
These are the cancer centers doing the latest cancer research. They are located all over the U.S. and are usually affiliated with universities. Even consulting with another oncologist unaffiliated with your current one is good. Different doctors bring different perspectives to situations.
There may be a clinical trial for which your friend may qualify. Certainly, it is always useful to seek second opinions. In any case having an open and frank discussion with your medical team can be useful.
To be rid of the breat tissue completely is to never worry about dying from breast cancer. The reconstruction that is done now is beautiful. Good luck, God Bless you!
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