Flap reconstruction after bilateral mastectomy

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edited December 2016 in Lymphedema
Flap reconstruction after bilateral mastectomy
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  • Kathleenbeck38
    Kathleenbeck38 Member Posts: 1
    edited December 2016

    Good day one and all I happy to say that my cancer is in rummision. But I still would like to be part of this amazing group.

    I had flap reconstruction done last year 28th of October 2015 I battle with my right breast that burns like fire. I have tried everything. It's so sensitive if I touch my breast its painfull.

    I would like to know are there other woman that go through the same thing ofter the same procedure.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited December 2016

    Dear Kathleen, Welcome to the community although we are sorry that your breast cancer and the current problems with your right breast have brought you here. We are wondering if you might want to post this in the Breast Reconstruction Forum? You might get some responses there. let us know if you need help navigating the boards. We hope that you will benefit from the experiences and wisdom of our members Stay connected. The Mods

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited December 2016

    Welcome, Kathleen!

    Glad you found us, and hope you find the answers you need here to get some relief!

    That burning could certainly be caused by untreated lymphedema, which can happen in the trunk area as well as the arm, even if your arm is not affected. You might suggest that possibility to any doctor on your team, and ask for a referral to a well-trained lymphedema therapist for evaluation. Here's more information about truncal lymphedema:

    http://www.stepup-speakout.org/breast_chest_trunck...

    And here's information on how to find a lymphedema therapist near you:

    http://www.stepup-speakout.org/Finding_a_Qualified...

    Please stay in touch and let us know what you discover. Gentle hugs,
    Binney

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