Hi KatieA. I had a lumpectomy where two lumps were removed, and as I also wanted smaller breasts, the surgeon took more out of the cancer affected breast at the time. She also did a reduction on the other side. I went from. DD bordering on E to a C. Mine was all done at the same time though in the private system. My surgeon did say that she would have been concerned about me having such lopsided breasts otherwise as it could cause posture and spinal problems. Perhaps you can wait and see how small the affected breast ends up after radiation and then investigate reduction on the other side to match it. It can be difficult to estimate how much the radiation might shrink it.
I am glad I did it, even though I only get to enjoy them for the 6 months I go through Chemo as I now have to have a mastectomy.
At least the good breast is now firmer, lifted, and perkier than before.
my whole operation was partly covered by Medicare and my health fund.
I don't know if the reduction would have been covered if it was done at separate times, you would have to investigate with your surgeon.
