Can you help with my dis figuration after Breast Cancer?
I am now a six year survivor, but my problem is after the mastectomy my husbands company changed Insurance providers and the plastic surgeon that was  doing the work on me wouldn't except the new Insurance. Now that this is an "Existing Condition", I will only receive limited help from the Insurance Provider. So my breast has never been completed. I have NO NIPPLE, and a very large scar across my chest including under my left arm where 21 Lymph nodes were removed for testing. The Surgeon had tried a new type of implant on me, and when I went in for him to inject more saline solution he actually punctured it and over night it all leaked out. Upon waking the next morning it was flat hanging skin. So back into surgery to remove that implant and put in another. Again after healing and time for him to add solution to enlarge the breast, he punctures it for a second time and now I am going in for another removal and implant. The implant sets off to the side, I have a large indent on that side of my chest. The other breast was reduced with large scars and scar tissue that hurts at times. I have no problem with sending you photos. I have no problem with coming to your location, if you are able to help me. After a year of chemo & the hair loss I have continued to speak out to ANYONE and EVERYONE about checking themselves on a regular basis. I speak to complete strangers about it. I was in training May 2003 for the Avon Beast Cancer 3 day walk in San Francisco, Ca. when I found my lump. By November 2003 the surgery was performed. The following year 2004 was a year of monthly chemo 4-6 hour pushes. By 2005 I was back in training for the walk again. I raised over $3,500.00 for the cause. I walked those three days by myself, met a lot of wonderful people and gained a lifetime experience. I am reaching out to you all to please help make me a complete woman. My Husband is my High School Sweetheart and My Best Friend. He tells me he loves me no matter what my chest looks like, I believe him, but I hide my chest at times because of the scars. I will show ANYONE what the affects of Beast Cancer can be, but when I look in the mirror I am sadden by the view. I use to have beautiful breast 48 DD, now I have one about a 42C and the other doesn't have any uniformity to it. I have to stuff that side to make them even. I wrote to a radio show here in the Bay Area, I even sent them before, during and after photos. This show brags about being such advocates for Beast Cancer, BUT they have NEVER even acknowledged me. I have written them many times to no avail. I sent them very personal photos. Everyone in my family watches and learns from your program. We have 5 daughters, which of course we do worry about now. But I leave their lives in Gods hand and I/We (hubby) do remind them to check themselves daily. I/We (hubby) tell all our friends about being careful and to check themselves too,be they  male or female they need to check. So in closing I am PRAYING YOU will at least write me back and let me know you have at least read my letter. I understand there are others in the world needing and writing to you also with bigger needs.
Thank you for taking the time to hear me.
Bless you all in everything you do for everyone.
Alana "SPARKIE" Sparks
San Jose, California