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Timing Guidelines Based on Diagnosis

If you are not sure which stage of breast cancer applies to you, you may also want to consult the following sections of Breastcancer.org:

Unfilled tissue expander

At a Glance

Inserting a tissue expander does not delay treatment or recovery, or significantly change your normal anatomy; as long as it is not completely filled with saline. This process makes some women feel better—at least they've taken the first step towards reconstruction.
If there's any chance you will need radiation, be sure your surgeon does not use a tissue expander that has a metal port. You need an all-plastic tissue expander.

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