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Lisa1407's avatar
Lisa1407
Member
9 years ago

Reconstruction with active bone mets?

Today I had an appointment with my oncologist to get my recent PET results. My last PET three months ago showed that my bone mets were inactive and almost resolved. So, today I thought I was going to be told the same and could get my name on the waiting list for a reconstruction. However, I was told that my bone mets looked slightly active again and that I need to change from Fulvestrant to Letrozole in the hope that the Letrozole would stop the activity. I was wondering ifyou are able to get a reconstruction if you have active mets?
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  • mum2jj's avatar
    mum2jj
    Member
    9 years ago
    Hi Lisa, 
    I have an acquaintance who has been living wth bone mets for 14 years and she had a reconstruction quite a few years ago. I think definately a conversation for you to have with your oncologist and breast surgeon. 
    Hugs
    Paula xxx
  • Jane221's avatar
    Jane221
    Member
    9 years ago
    Hi Lisa, like Kath I can't see why you can't have reconstruction if your surgeon believes you are healthy enough to go through it. I am aware of a couple of ladies who have mets and are having reconstruction so I would definitely say it's worth having the conversation with your breast surgeon. Hopefully some of the ladies in either of the groups Ann-Marie mentioned can help you out further. Best wishes, Jane xx
  • primek's avatar
    primek
    Member
    9 years ago
    Whilst I don't know for certain I can't see why not. I guess it depends on your health at the time of surgery etc. But if needing bowel ops etc it just gets done same as everyone else,  so a reconstruction shouldn't be any different. It's all about quality of life after all and hopefully for a good long time for you. Kath x