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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Oh my gosh, @Kate38 - I am so sorry to hear the treatment is not working - but how amazing that you've done so well for 5 years already. That is testament to your team and your own resilience xx
Re getting a reconstruction at this stage - that is a really big ask ..... @Julez1958 has raised some very valid points that you need to consider - have you discussed this with your immediate family? I know that surgery wasn't offered to my husband when he was diagnosed with mets in his stomach & abdomen just over 2 years ago .... and I was glad in a way, as I remember the recovery he went thru back in 2010 when most of his stomach was removed.
If I was in the same situation, I am pretty sure I wouldn't have it done .... as I haven't even had the dent in my surgery site 'filled up again' ... tho I could, if I wanted to.
However .... having said that - after weighing up all the pros & cons & discussing it with your family, the Onc team & the plastic surgeon, particularly re your quality of life in recovering from the surgery given your prognosis ..... if it is your heart's desire .... at the end of the day, it really is your choice xx. Good luck xx
Re getting a reconstruction at this stage - that is a really big ask ..... @Julez1958 has raised some very valid points that you need to consider - have you discussed this with your immediate family? I know that surgery wasn't offered to my husband when he was diagnosed with mets in his stomach & abdomen just over 2 years ago .... and I was glad in a way, as I remember the recovery he went thru back in 2010 when most of his stomach was removed.
If I was in the same situation, I am pretty sure I wouldn't have it done .... as I haven't even had the dent in my surgery site 'filled up again' ... tho I could, if I wanted to.
However .... having said that - after weighing up all the pros & cons & discussing it with your family, the Onc team & the plastic surgeon, particularly re your quality of life in recovering from the surgery given your prognosis ..... if it is your heart's desire .... at the end of the day, it really is your choice xx. Good luck xx