Breast Reduction Surgery after BC

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jmears
jmears Member Posts: 266
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
If you have seen my posts you may know that I had BC in 2000 and discovered a recurrence this year in April. It came back to my spine. Treatment is coming along. Haven't been able to stablize the tumor markers yet but the hot spots seem to be resting. Okay ... my question is... has anyone had breast reduction while being treated for breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy and I was and am very large breasted and now that all my estrogen is going away and I've gained weight my breasts are way to BIG!!! Is this a crazy question? Thanks

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  • Sandis
    Sandis Member Posts: 85
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    My cancer hasn't metastasized so I can't speak to your experience, but we know plenty of folks on this site whose cancer has returned and they have been around a LONG time, so it seems to me that you need to keep doing what you need to do to take care of yourself. If your breasts are uncomfortable and getting in the way of your life, I'd say you should have them reduced. I doubt the insurance will pay for it, so you have to be able to afford it, but if you can, why not? I had a bilateral mastectomy and tram flap reconstruction almost 3 years ago. I'm sure the surgery isn't as difficult as that, and I was back to work (part time) in a few weeks. Of course, you'd want your oncologist's thoughts on this surgery. But, as a woman, I'd say go for it! You're in my prayers. Sandi
  • jmears
    jmears Member Posts: 266
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    Sandis said:

    My cancer hasn't metastasized so I can't speak to your experience, but we know plenty of folks on this site whose cancer has returned and they have been around a LONG time, so it seems to me that you need to keep doing what you need to do to take care of yourself. If your breasts are uncomfortable and getting in the way of your life, I'd say you should have them reduced. I doubt the insurance will pay for it, so you have to be able to afford it, but if you can, why not? I had a bilateral mastectomy and tram flap reconstruction almost 3 years ago. I'm sure the surgery isn't as difficult as that, and I was back to work (part time) in a few weeks. Of course, you'd want your oncologist's thoughts on this surgery. But, as a woman, I'd say go for it! You're in my prayers. Sandi

    I like your advise. Thanks!!!!

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