'I wake up in the morning and I immediately see a cancer survivor. I'm done with seeing that now.”
GLAMOUR spoke to Sally Kum, Associate Director of Nursing and Health Information at Breast Cancer Now, to find out the facts about breast reconstruction surgery.“For women who choose breast reconstruction, we know it is a core component of their recovery – far from a solely aesthetic choice, this is the reconstruction of their body and indeed their identity after they have been unravelled by breast cancer treatment and surgery.
“Through our Helpline and insight work, we hear of patients affected by delays to reconstruction surgery and the significant emotional impact this has on them, including altered body confidence, loss of self-esteem and identity, anxiety and depression, and hindering their ability to move forward with their lives, knowing their treatment is incomplete.
“This is why we’re so deeply concerned at our research revealing that women are too often being denied vital access to the type of breast reconstruction that is right for them and equally critically at the right time.”“Most women who have had a mastectomy, and some who have had breast-conserving surgery, can have either immediate or delayed breast reconstruction. National guidance says the choice of immediate breast reconstruction should be discussed with anyone having a mastectomy.
“For those who choose it, breast reconstruction is a vital part of treatment and recovery from breast cancer. However, concerningly, we know that too often, this access and choice is being denied - making it harder for people to rebuild their lives. “We encourage women to discuss their surgery and reconstruction options with their treatment team and they can also speak to our expert nurses by calling Breast Cancer Now's free Helpline.has information and support available too about breast reconstruction and how to discuss breast reconstruction with your surgeon, or you can call 0808 800 6000.”
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