Dr. S. Hofer at TGH/PMH

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Caya
Caya Member Posts: 971
edited June 2014 in Canadians Affected by Breast Cancer
Dr. S. Hofer at TGH/PMH
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  • Caya
    Caya Member Posts: 971
    edited May 2008

    I had an appointment with Dr. Hofer, the new PS who took over from Dr. Lipa.  He seemed very nice and professional, is recommending a lat. dorsi w/implant for me. 

    Has anyone actually had any reconstructive surgery, in particular the lat. dorsi. performed by him? 

    Thanks

    Caya

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  • Caya
    Caya Member Posts: 971
    edited June 2008

    bump - has anyone had surgery yet with Dr.Hofer?

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  • pinoideae
    pinoideae Member Posts: 1,271
    edited June 2008

    I have recently had reconstruction surgery and although lat d was one of my options, I opted for pedicle tram so I cannot assist you with this, however, I do know that there is extensive discussion on on the Reconstruction thread about ladies opting for, scheduled for, and have had the lat D. 

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  • Dee123
    Dee123 Member Posts: 26
    edited September 2008

    I am also wondering if anyone has had surgery with Dr Hofer?

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  • Caya
    Caya Member Posts: 971
    edited September 2008

    I have decided not to do the lat. dorsi.  If I do anything at all, it would be an implant. If anyone has had any kind of reconstruction surgery with Dr. Hofer, please let us know how it went.

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  • BMac
    BMac Member Posts: 650
    edited September 2008

    Not there yet but when I see my surgeon in Nov I'm asking him for a referral so I can start gettting info.  My surgeon wants me to wait two years before recon in case of recurrence.  I saw a surgeon in Oakville about a tram flap but she said it's not an option for me as I had radiation on my abdomen 5 years ago for ovarian cancer.  She recommended a lat d and was going to refer me to Dr. Hofer but has referred me to someone at St. Mike's.  I'll keep that appointment (in Feb) but will also get a referral to Dr. Hofer.  The more input the better.

    Good luck Caya with finding someone who's been there.

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