I was 1st diagnosed with stg 3 tnbc in 201. Unfortunately in 2017 it metastasised to my brain. Since then I have had 4x craniotomies 2x radiation and 4 x chemo. Unfortunately just found out latest lin...
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Hi @Kate38
So sorry about your situation and please accept my virtual hugs.
Did you ever have a consult with a plastic surgeon about what would be involved?
I can only speak from my own experience with DIEP flap surgery which was big with a big recovery ( I am talking months).
You would have to weigh up the risks of surgery and recovery time with the time you have left and quality of life issues.
I am assuming you would have this as a private patient do there round also be the cost up weigh up .
That is assuming you could find a surgeon prepared to do the surgery given your situation.
For your own peace of mind it might be worth having a consult with a plastic surgeon who specialises in breast reconstruction for more of an idea of what is involved.
What city / town are you in ?
So sorry about your situation and please accept my virtual hugs.
Did you ever have a consult with a plastic surgeon about what would be involved?
I can only speak from my own experience with DIEP flap surgery which was big with a big recovery ( I am talking months).
You would have to weigh up the risks of surgery and recovery time with the time you have left and quality of life issues.
I am assuming you would have this as a private patient do there round also be the cost up weigh up .
That is assuming you could find a surgeon prepared to do the surgery given your situation.
For your own peace of mind it might be worth having a consult with a plastic surgeon who specialises in breast reconstruction for more of an idea of what is involved.
What city / town are you in ?