Hilary - Interview 10
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Hilary has always attended for routine mammograms. In 2007, when she was 66, she was recalled and, after further tests, diagnosed with DCIS. A mastectomy was recommended and Hilary felt shocked and upset, particularly as she’d had no symptoms so had never suspected a problem. After being given some information about breast reconstruction, she decided to have immediate reconstruction because she said she didn’t want to wake up after surgery and have no breast. Hilary had an LD flap reconstruction, which involves moving a large muscle and some overlying fat and skin from the back of the body to make a new breast.
Hilary praised the care she had received from doctors and nurses, and advised women to be positive throughout their treatment and recovery.
Hilary was interviewed for the Healthtalkonline website in 2008.
Hilary is planning to have her healthy breast reduced and nipple reconstruction using tissue from...
Hilary is planning to have her healthy breast reduced and nipple reconstruction using tissue from...
Hilary knew straight away that she wanted breast reconstruction. She felt frightened at the...
Hilary knew straight away that she wanted breast reconstruction. She felt frightened at the...
Hilary had a biopsy on three different occasions but didn't mind. The staff were friendly and...
Hilary had a biopsy on three different occasions but didn't mind. The staff were friendly and...
Hilary was anxious about having surgery at 67. Although she felt groggy after coming round, the...
Hilary was anxious about having surgery at 67. Although she felt groggy after coming round, the...
Hilary is happy with her new breast. She plans to have nipple reconstruction, and surgery on the...
Hilary is happy with her new breast. She plans to have nipple reconstruction, and surgery on the...
Hilary was happy with the care and information she got but would have liked to speak to other...
Hilary was happy with the care and information she got but would have liked to speak to other...
Hilary felt a bit tired when she first came home. Her arm was stiff, though she kept exercising...
Hilary felt a bit tired when she first came home. Her arm was stiff, though she kept exercising...