In this day and age where breast cancer is so common I would like to see a show about breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. I had a bilateral mastectomy 2 1/2 years ago. I was overwhelmed with the decision I had to make. I had no idea that there were so many options for reconstruction....

In this day and age where breast cancer is so common I would like to see a show about breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. I had a bilateral mastectomy 2 1/2 years ago. I was overwhelmed with the decision I had to make. I had no idea that there were so many options for reconstruction. I wish I had atleast heard of them ahead of time. When I found out I had cancer in both breast I was scared to death. Then I met with the plastic sergeon. My mind was spinning. I was recieving information faster that I could process it. My doctor was wonderful and very patient with me. But he could have been speaking chinese. I didn't understand hardly any of it. I was to busy thinking " Oh my god I have cancer!!!! I am about to lose both of my breasts." I had to make so many decisions in such a short time. It was very difficult. So please have a segment so perhaps it will help other women who may find themselves in this same situation.
I chose to have breast implants. Then my next question was silicone or saline. But I had several months to read up on the pros and cons of both before I made my choice. I chose silicone.
Another difficult thing about breast cancer was that my doctor The breast specialist who diagnosed my cancer wouldn't tell me what I should do he just told me all my options but the decision was mine. At that time I knew I had cancer in one breast. But it did not show up on the mammogram so I was worried about the other breast. I insisted on getting an MRI after a few more biopsies on the other breast I found out I had cancer in that brest also. Thankfully at that time my sergeon said that he highly recommende a bilateral mastectomy followed by reconstruction. He referred me to the plastic sergeon. They are both wonderful doctors. I am happy with the decisions that I made.

I had abdominal exploratory surgery about 20 years ago and developed a keloid scar over the incision. Doctors have injected the scar with cortisone on several occasions which caused the scar to flatten. However, the raised scar keeps coming back (purple-ish hard rope-like scar). Is there an...

I had abdominal exploratory surgery about 20 years ago and developed a keloid scar over the incision. Doctors have injected the scar with cortisone on several occasions which caused the scar to flatten. However, the raised scar keeps coming back (purple-ish hard rope-like scar). Is there anything I can do to get rid of it once an for all? Thank you.
Tami L.
Charlotte, NC

Have a nasty scar? I do! on my right breast, left over from the flesh eating disease that I survived.

Treatments don't work? I know! Tried cortisone shots (ouch!), Co2 laser (ouch ..$900 later ..), scar medications, scar pads you wear ....

Nothing works, it is just a big ma...

Have a nasty scar? I do! on my right breast, left over from the flesh eating disease that I survived.

Treatments don't work? I know! Tried cortisone shots (ouch!), Co2 laser (ouch ..$900 later ..), scar medications, scar pads you wear ....

Nothing works, it is just a big massive, ugly lump of bumpy, red, very very itchy, painful skin on my boob. Hate to get undressed ....

Any suggestions????

Donna

I am a 49 year old female with crohn's disease who has had her bellybutton removed during one of several surgeries. I have not had sex in 10 years because I am too self conscience of my long incision and no bellybutton. Please help me! Desire Burkman Benton, LA

I am a 49 year old female with crohn's disease who has had her bellybutton removed during one of several surgeries. I have not had sex in 10 years because I am too self conscience of my long incision and no bellybutton. Please help me! Desire Burkman Benton, LA

Shortly after having Botox injections I noticed that I needed eye drops, especially during the night and the morning. I couldn't open my eyes without it. My eye lids would stick to my eyes and it was so painful and caused temporary damage. I am now using Restasis, along with other eye drops...

Shortly after having Botox injections I noticed that I needed eye drops, especially during the night and the morning. I couldn't open my eyes without it. My eye lids would stick to my eyes and it was so painful and caused temporary damage. I am now using Restasis, along with other eye drops. Could Botox injections cause tears to stop?

My wish is to be on your show to have several and all moles removed from my face. It's a feature I'm sure so many other women and possibly men wish we did not have and it would definitely help to look younger. Thank you doctors!

My wish is to be on your show to have several and all moles removed from my face. It's a feature I'm sure so many other women and possibly men wish we did not have and it would definitely help to look younger. Thank you doctors!