Hi all, I have involvement on another board, for those affected by breast cancer to help and support each other. I have seen a request for help from someone whose wife is about to undergo surgery for breast cancer. This involves a mastectomy and reconstruction (there are 3 options). She wants to choose the best option for her to be able to carry on playing the violin with no reduced movement, pain, etc. She hasn't had any help from the consultants who have never come across this before. I thought there are so many musicians on this site, someone may be able to offer help.

Is there anyone who has had this procedure, (or knows someone who has) and carried on playing the violin/fiddle, and would be willing to share their experience, which op they chose, how easy/difficult it was to regain their former skill/movement, etc.

If so, please PM me and I'll pass it all on.

Many thanks for your help

Anne