Reconstruction for Breast Cancer: 94 Real Stories

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

Cancer Stories

Kim, who was diagnosed with Stage I Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage I Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Kim's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kim Brisky, Female | Stage I

As of October 2021, Kim had completed chemotherapy and double mastectomy with reconstruction for Stage I ductal breast cancer, with clean margins and no signs of cancer after surgery.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Hillary, who was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Hillary's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Hillary, Female, 50s

As of April 2021, Hillary had completed surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, lymphedema rehabilitation and staged reconstruction for node-positive breast cancer, with return toward normal life; no formal stage or NED status was stated.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
A patient, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Silicone lymphadenopathy after treatment for recurrent triple-negative breast cancer

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Triple-negative; BRCA1-negative; BRCA2-negative; latest recurrence Ki-67 60%–70%.

At the May 2020 follow-up, biopsies confirmed silicone-related lymph-node changes rather than cancer, and imaging showed no recurrent disease while six-monthly surveillance continued.

PubMed Central
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

A difficult breast-reconstruction infection after breast cancer treatment

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, 40s

After wide debridement and prolonged antibiotic treatment, the breast and abdominal wounds healed, imaging showed resolution of the subcutaneous infection, and no infection recurrence was seen over three years.

PubMed Central
OutcomeNot reported
Barb, who was diagnosed with Stage III Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Stage III Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Barb's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Barb, Female | Stage III

As of December 2020, Barb was in survivorship after bilateral mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and 2 reconstruction revision surgeries for Stage III invasive lobular breast cancer.

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment
Tamara, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Tamara's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Tamara Bumpus, Female

Biomarkers: No specific hereditary breast cancer gene identified; strong family history of breast cancer

As of November 2020, Tamara had successful breast cancer removal and DIEP reconstruction after a 2016 diagnosis, with no specific hereditary gene identified despite a strong family history; recurrence status was not reported.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeSurvivorship / Surveillance
A patient, who was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treated With Mastectomy and Chemotherapy

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, 40s

Biomarkers: Triple-negative.

The later accessory-breast-tissue cancer was considered a separate new primary after a five-year interval, and she was currently without evidence of disease.

PubMed Central
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular CarcinomaBreast Cancer

A New Breast Cancer Arising Beneath an Accessory Nipple

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, 40s

Biomarkers: ER 5%; PR 5–10%; HER2-negative.

After chemotherapy, surgery, endocrine therapy, proton radiation, and later reconstruction revision, she was currently without evidence of disease.

PubMed Central
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Stage III Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

Dramatic chemotherapy response in stage IIIB triple-negative breast cancer

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, 40s | Stage III

Biomarkers: ER-negative; PR-negative; HER2-negative; BRCA1-negative; BRCA2-negative; germline FLCN c.1285delC associated with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome; tumor TP53 p.T150fs.

Eighteen months after surgery, she had no recurrence following a dramatic chemotherapy response, bilateral mastectomy, chest-wall radiation, and adjuvant capecitabine.

PubMed Central
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Mariann, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Mariann's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Mariann Lotenero, Female, 60s

Biomarkers: Triple-negative breast cancer

As of October 2019, Mariann reported she no longer had cancer after prior triple-negative breast cancer treatment and had improved sensation and body comfort about 2 years after DIEP reconstruction with nerve reconnection.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Morphea After Breast Reconstruction Mimicked Cellulitis

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, 50s

Her postoperative skin plaques were considered morphea rather than infection, and conservative management was chosen because similar episodes had resolved spontaneously.

PubMed Central
OutcomeNot reported
Marilyn, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Marilyn's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Marilyn Alejandro-Rodriguez, Female

Marilyn was described as cancer-free after double mastectomy and breast reconstruction.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Ana, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Ana's Stage 2 Breast Cancer Treatment and Recovery Story

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

Years after diagnosis, Ana had completed chemotherapy, mastectomy, radiation and reconstruction and was continuing hormone therapy with anastrozole. She described herself as optimistic and grateful.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing / Survivorship
Jane, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Jane's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Jane Gremling, Female, 60s

Jane's mastectomy removed all of the cancer, and her clinicians expected a full recovery while she continued tamoxifen and prepared for reconstruction.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
A patient, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast implant rupture decades after bilateral breast cancer treatment

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, 70+

In 2016, the excised left breast mass was a fibrous capsule measuring 8 × 6 × 4 mm and was negative for tumor. She had no postoperative complications at 7- and 30-day follow-up after implant removal.

PubMed Central
OutcomeNot reported
Heather, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Heather's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Heather Kokinda, Female, Under 40

As of March 2018, Heather had completed chemotherapy and double mastectomy, had a clear scan before trying to conceive again, and had given birth to another daughter in July 2017.

Cleveland Clinic
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED