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. I send a hug. You have been through so much, and survived 5 years with brain Mets. Amazing. And now you are considering reconstructive surgery. There have been some wise suggestions above: consult with your medical team; if you believe your time is limited, how much of that do you want to sacrifice to surgery and recovery?
I also have uneven boobs, so I can agree that it’s not ideal. I had a left mastectomy last year, no reconstruction. But after my prosthesis and bras were fitted, I lost 20 kg, so that my own right boob is smaller. Standing naked before the mirror doesn’t bother me, or my husband, but I guess my vanity comes in when I dress. I like to look nice in my clothes, so I am finding I have to supplement my poor little remaining boob with various combinations of chicken fillets, knitted knockers, loose fill, etc. It’s tedious, but maybe an approach you could consider to even things up, without spending precious time on surgery. But if it’s your naked body that worries you, or anyone else, well that’s a different problem.
As has been said many times, we all have a different cancer experience (and different attitudes and values too). In the final analysis, it is your choice and no-one else’s. Good luck.
As has been said many times, we all have a different cancer experience (and different attitudes and values too). In the final analysis, it is your choice and no-one else’s. Good luck.