Reconstruction for Breast Cancer: 94 Real Stories

94 stories match breast cancer and reconstruction. 93 of them mention surgery.

Cancer Stories

Ann, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage IV HR-Positive Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Ann's Patient Story

Patient Info: Ann, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ER-positive; HER2-negative

Metastatic Site: peritoneum; intestines/bowel

Ann was living with metastatic invasive lobular breast cancer involving the peritoneum and bowel. After 9 months of recurrence treatment, she underwent successful ileostomy reversal and regained greater freedom to travel.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Jenna, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

HR-Positive Breast Cancer: Jenna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jenna, Female, Under 40

Biomarkers: ER-positive

Jenna completed 10 rounds of chemotherapy and double mastectomy for ER-positive breast cancer with lymph-node involvement. She was recovering, planning reconstruction, and preparing for long-term tamoxifen.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Manuela, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Manuela's Patient Story

Patient Info: Manuela Weber, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Peritoneum

Manuela was living with metastatic breast cancer involving the peritoneum, with aromatase-inhibitor therapy still working 6 years after metastases were found despite an initial prognosis of 1-2 years.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Ute, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Ute's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Ute Schuhmacher, Female, 60s

Ute had lived through initial breast cancer, a later recurrence, 13 operations, radiation complications, reconstruction problems, implant removal, and ongoing surveillance while relying on family, exercise, self-help, and resilience.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Tova, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Tova's Patient Story

Patient Info: Tova Goldblum, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Metastatic sites not specified

Tova had breast cancer diagnosed in 1992, later lived for many years with metastases, continued long-term Tamoxifen and regular 6-month checks, and used faith, self-help, writing, and long-term planning to live actively with cancer.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Nurguel, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Nurguel's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nurguel Dogan, Female, 40s

Nurguel completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy, tumor surgery with mastectomy and immediate silicone implant, and continued hormone therapy, while relying strongly on her husband, siblings, faith, and positive self-presentation.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Nicole, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Nicole's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Nicole Bissinger, Female, 40s

Nicole completed surgery, chemotherapy, anti-hormone injections, and DIEP-flap reconstruction for Paget carcinoma, later described major side effects and body-image recovery, and used writing to process the illness.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Iris, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Iris's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Iris Ludwig, Female

Iris completed treatment for breast cancer at age 30 and later for a recurrence, including chemotherapy, breast-conserving surgery, radiation, mastectomy, implant reconstruction, and implant removal, while learning to live with fear of death and relying strongly on family.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Claudia, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Claudia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Claudia Kressmann, Female, 50s

Claudia completed mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation, later had autologous fat-tissue reconstruction, and became active in breast cancer support work after regaining confidence in her body.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Marie-Ève, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Marie-Ève's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Marie-Ève, Female

Marie-Ève described being cured and in excellent health 16 years after breast cancer treatment that included chemotherapy, mastectomy, radiation, reconstruction, and hormone therapy.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Séverine, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Séverine's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Séverine, Female

Séverine described being in remission for 1 year while continuing hormone therapy, after tumorectomy, 6 months of chemotherapy, 18 months of immunotherapy, and bilateral breast removal/reconstruction.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Corinne, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Corinne's Patient Story

Patient Info: Corinne, Female, 50s | Stage III

Biomarkers: Hormone-sensitive breast cancer

Corinne described multiple breast cancer experiences over several years, treatment including mastectomy/reconstruction, radiation, and long-term hormone therapy, and feeling well while continuing ongoing risk-reduction care.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Béatrice, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Béatrice's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Béatrice, Female | Stage I

Béatrice had very early breast cancer detected at 2 mm, treated with mastectomy and immediate reconstruction, with no chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone therapy needed and return to work after 9 weeks.

Fondation ARC
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Helga, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Helga's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Helga Dietrich, Female, 60s

By the time Helga was 60, she had completed treatment for recurrent breast cancer, later underwent DIEP flap reconstruction 10 years after mastectomy, and remained active in self-help and family life.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Baerbel, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Baerbel's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Baerbel Grafenbach, Female, 60s | Stage I

Baerbel completed surgery for early-stage breast cancer, remained satisfied with implant reconstruction, returned to sport, and used early retirement as a chance to reshape life after treatment.

Krankheitserfahrungen.de
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Tanya, who was diagnosed with Stage II Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage II HR-Positive Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Tanya's Patient Story

Patient Info: Tanya, Female, 40s | Stage II

Biomarkers: Genetic testing negative; Oncotype DX score 27; MammaPrint low risk; ER-positive

Tanya had Stage II ER-positive breast cancer with a large lobular tumor found on MRI, underwent bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, completed 4 rounds of chemotherapy, and started tamoxifen.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Patty, who was diagnosed with Stage I Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage I Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Patty's Patient Story

Patient Info: Patty Schone, Female, 60s | Stage I

Biomarkers: Hormone therapy used to lower estrogen; receptor results not otherwise reported

Recovering and continuing daily hormone therapy after double mastectomy, reconstruction, and 16 right-chest radiation treatments for left-breast DCIS and right-breast Stage IB invasive lobular carcinoma with lymph-node involvement.

American Cancer Society
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Genevieve, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Genevieve's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Genevieve, Female, 40s

Biomarkers: 1987 tumor not hormone-receptive; 2017 tumor hormone-receptive. 2022 full marker panel not stated.

After breast cancer episodes beginning in 1987, another tumor in 2017, and cancer found again in 2022, PET scans every 3-4 months were clear and she described herself as in remission again as of May 2025.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Vanessa, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Vanessa's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Vanessa Cuccurullo, Female | Stage I

Clear post-surgery mammogram/check-up after Stage I breast cancer treatment, healed reconstruction and reduction, and return to annual monitoring.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Michele, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Michele's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Michele Adams, Female

Breast cancer survivor after bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction; the source focuses on recovery, reconstruction, and a career change rather than formal disease status.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Karen, who was diagnosed with Stage I Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage I Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Karen's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Karen Powell, Female, Under 40 | Stage I

Breast cancer survivor after diagnosis with Stage I invasive ductal carcinoma and bilateral mastectomy/reconstruction planning; source emphasizes early detection, advocacy, and survivorship rather than formal NED wording.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
Cher, who was diagnosed with Stage III Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage III Breast Cancer: Cher's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Cher, Female | Stage III

Biomarkers: Hormone-positive; HER2-negative; Oncotype DX score 0

No evidence of disease after treatment for Stage IIIB breast cancer, with ongoing adjuvant Verzenio, long-term hormone blockers, and planned preventive mastectomy/DIEP flap reconstruction.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Eutha, who was diagnosed with Stage II Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage II HR-Positive Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Eutha's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Eutha, Female | Stage II

Biomarkers: ER-positive; PR-positive; HER2-positive

Eutha completed clinical-trial immunotherapy, right mastectomy with lymph-node removal, chemotherapy, radiation and reconstruction for Stage II ER-positive, PR-positive, HER2-positive breast cancer, and returned to work and community life; no explicit NED/cancer-free status was provided.

Memorial Sloan Kettering
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance