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But why? All the breast tissue that breast cancer grows in is removed. Besides, that would be a bigger mental game for a woman that has sported DD’s all her life.
I will add, with this type of cancer she’s supposed to go on hormone blockers the rest of her life. But this might change with both breasts getting removed and no more breast tissue. I did tell her she cannot grow a mustache and/or a beard.
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You two should have a serious discussion about NOT getting implants.
But why? All the breast tissue that breast cancer grows in is removed. Besides, that would be a bigger mental game for a woman that has sported DD’s all her life.
I will add, with this type of cancer she’s supposed to go on hormone blockers the rest of her life. But this might change with both breasts getting removed and no more breast tissue. I did tell her she cannot grow a mustache and/or a beard.
This is why I suggested that discussion and research.Part of the discussion are the prospects of having plastic sacks inside your body for the rest of your life, or potentially another surgery to have them removed.
There is always the prospect that they will shift, too. This can be mildly to severely disfiguring.
Additionally, some implants are now know to CAUSE cancer. They never know about this going in but it comes to light down-stream after the cancers emerge in the patients. Ask your surgeon about the history on this.
No doubt, her vanity (and yours) plays a role in the decision, no doubt. It is an important factor, too.
The thing is, be informed, make an informed decision. Ask about everything. Don't assume the oncologists and surgeons are saints. They're a business, too.
Lastly, the drugs are life-changing.
The chemotherapy and radiation therapy almost kills you in the near term, then there are the long-term drugs (5 yr) and the life-long drugs. Hormone blockers,... some block calcium uptake, so osteoporosis is a serious consequence.
You and your wife both have my best wishes for a speed and complete recovery from this dreadful disease. Hang tight, she will need you.