Breast Cancer Survivor

[1054EDP]

Dear ladies, i have a very important question to ask of you. i have a friend who battled with breast cancer for over a year and came out victorious. God Bless her. she has had a masectomy and had reconstructive surgery , to include a breast implant. i'm not sure what type she has, meaning gell or silicone, but was wondering if anyone has any info as far as diving while havinghad this procedure. i know she's scuba qualified and would love to get back in the water, but there's an issue of pressure, and the implant. if there's any info or any wbsites i can go to, for more info, i woud greatly appreciate it.

 

[Viv]

Here is some info from DAN:
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/faq/faq.asp?faqid=108

 

[MJillKDives]

I am a breast cancer survivor.

Since my diagnosis and treatment, which included a masectomy and reconstructive surgery with a saline implant, I have logged over sixty dives. I have had no problems of any kind.

I wish your friend lots of luck in her future diving.

 

[Debbraey]

MJillKDives once bubbled...
I am a breast cancer survivor.

Since my diagnosis and treatment, which included a masectomy and reconstructive surgery with a saline implant, I have logged over sixty dives. I have had no problems of any kind.

I wish your friend lots of luck in her future diving.

AWE!!!!!!!SOOOOOOOME!!!!!
You go girl!!!! It is women like you whom remind us....
I have wanted two know the answer about saline implants and diving myself though not for medical reasons just curiosity...I have to breast cancer survivors in my family (aunt & cousin--they are now watching my mom-she is optimistic and hopeful not to mention strong!!)

 

[SubMariner]

Congrats on being a survivor.

Your courage & determination are a beacon for us all.

L'chayim!

~SubMariner~

 

[Natasha]

I just lost my dear friend, and sister in law, to breast cancer this summer.
It is wonderful to hear a survivor story.
Thanks you for sharing.
I pray for your continous good health.