Reconstruction after removal of tumor

stokerfan · February 2020

I had a lumpectomy done instead of a mastectomy. Where the tumor was removed is an indentation (guess that is what I want to call it). It is about 3 inches I guess. I've heard of reconstruction for complete breast removal but does anyone know if I can have one for my problem?

Beesie · February 2020

Yes, reconstruction can be done after a lumpectomy.

Here is the information from BCO about this: https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/reconstruction/types/lumpectomy

When did you have your lumpectomy? Often it takes time for the breast tissue to rearrange itself and fill in gaps, so if your surgery wasn't too long ago, you should wait a bit because the appearance of your breast might improve on it's own. But if it doesn't, reconstruction can be done.

stokerfan · February 2020

I had it done back on Feb 6th. I will talk to the doctor on the 19th when I see him. Thanks

MinusTwo · February 2020

Stoker - I think Beesie is talking about a few months, not a few weeks. It's hard to be patient.

stokerfan · February 2020

Yes it is

AliceBastable · February 2020

The timing might also might depend on if you're going to have radiation.

OnTarget · February 2020

I feel like they said that insurance only covers reconstruction for mastectomies, not lumpectomies. Is that correct?

I feel like that contributed to my mastectomy decision at the time...

stokerfan · February 2020

I would have to check with my insurance company on this.

stokerfan · February 2020

Didn't think about that.

Reconstruction after removal of tumor

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