I'm 52, DX 4.6 years ago with denovo MBC and have been stable for 4 of those years. My treatment has made me gain weight so my already large breasts are becoming enormous. Is this kind of surgery risky? I've had numerous other surgeries since Dx (partial thyroidectomy, rod in femur, and De Quervain wrist) and haven't had any issues, but I'm not finding much research on this topic. Thanks
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While that is a large amount, with your stated bra size it is not totally unreasonable. Many large breasts area also very dense, making the weight removed even larger. If you truly desire relatively small breasts, then this may be a good option for you. However, your surgeon should be able to...
Hello dear. In your case, since you are already experiencing persistent pain and the size of your breasts is affecting your quality of life, breast reduction is an option to relieve those symptoms. A reduction would not only decrease the size of the breasts, but it could also improve posture and...