Dream of reconstructing the breast removed due to breast cancer

Ms. My Thao (name has been changed, 34 years old, living in Dong Nai ) goes to work every day, her only free time is on weekends, but she also tries to find work at home to increase her income. Therefore, her health check-ups are very limited.

While lying down, Ms. Thao felt a hard mass protruding from her breast. When she touched it lightly, she felt pain but still subjectively thought that it was near her menstrual period so her body was changing. About two years later, the area with the hard mass began to hurt a lot, the persistent pain turned her life upside down so she went to the hospital for examination.

“At that time, the doctor ordered me to have an ultrasound and a mammogram, and when I showed the results to the doctor, I was surprised to learn that I had breast cancer and needed surgery to preserve my breasts and prevent further metastasis,” Ms. Thao recalled.

The surgery ended two years ago, everything was back on track but the feeling of inferiority and lack of confidence still haunted her. After withdrawing all her savings, Ms. Thao had her breasts successfully reconstructed by the doctor, which made her very happy.

According to Dr. Vu Huu Thinh - Manager and Director of the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, breast and nipple plastic surgery are techniques to create a shape similar to the original breast or the remaining breast after the patient has had it removed due to breast cancer.

There are many ways to perform plastic surgery, usually the breast area is the attractive area of women. When due to cancer, the breast must be removed, it will make women lose confidence, even affect the function of breastfeeding and motherhood.

About 20 years ago, developed countries regenerated mammary gland tissue immediately after removing cancerous mammary gland tissue. Currently, in Vietnam, reconstructive surgery of the areola and nipple after removing mammary gland tissue has been performed, instead of previously having to wait until the patient's health was stable before starting mammary gland reconstruction.

According to Dr. Thinh, reshaping a nipple is only cosmetic, it does not restore the function of the mammary glands because they have been removed, and the feeling in the breast area is also gone. The main purpose is to recreate the same as the remaining breast. At the same time, it takes time to recover, so there will be deviations. Obviously, only those involved will understand, even though it is not the same as before even after reconstruction, many people still accept it because in life, many women need breasts to wear clothes to create aesthetics and confidence. Reconstruction of breasts and nipples will increase the quality of life.

Source: https://laodong.vn/suc-khoe/giac-mo-tai-tao-lai-phan-bau-nguc-da-bi-cat-bo-do-ung-thu-vu-1358547.ldo