• 'I've needed to find my own way of coping with the tiredness. While having treatment there seems to be lots of support but not so much when treatment is over.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • 'The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer has had an enormous impact on my life - both negative and positive.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • Breast cancer had a negative impact on the sex lives of 61% of people between three and five years after treatment. 62 out of 101 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • Between three and five years after treatment, 46% of people thought about their breast cancer every day. 52 out of 133 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • 'I required additional support and information related to reconstruction.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • Between three and five years after treatment, 59% of people experienced menopausal symptoms. 55 out of 92 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011

Moving Forward:
Three to five years on

i had breast cancer 3 years ago i had a massectomy and an implant im due to go for another implant soon as the one i had previous ive had problems with im on tamoxifen .i was one of the lucky ones i never had to have chemo or radiotherepy .

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Reconstruction can be an important part of treatment that helps emotional recovery and wellbeing. Most women who have a mastectomy can have a reconstruction, either at the same time as their breast surgery or later. Reconstruction can involve major surgery and some people prefer to wait and see how they feel after breast surgery. Some women find that during the waiting period they become used to living without a breast and decide against a reconstruction. View our short animated guide to get an idea of what to expect from breast reconstruction, visit our online Discussion Forum to read discussions about reconstruction from others in a similar situation, or find out more at one of our free Information Sessions.
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