Anyone had radiotherapy after LD flap reconstruction?

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Hi Ladies

I’ve been told today that it’s up to me whether I have radiotherapy after my chemo finishes next week (horrah!). I had a LD flap recon last November and am worried that the radio will affect the implant. I’ve decided to go ahead with the radio as, hey, might as well throw everything at this BC - but wanted to know if anyone else has suffered any side effects to do with their recon? My recon is looking so lovely at the mo …

Cheers!

Rachel.

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Hi Pinkrose,

I had rads to my LD recon and implant. I was originally diag 2008 and had a MX and recon.In 2009 they found a small lump at my first annual follow-up so I had a WLE and rads. I was very worried that my recon would be damaged but I am now 18 months on and can say I have noticed no difference at all.I was given my rads over 5 weeks instead of the normal 3 so I got a lower dose each day but the same dose in total.
There are recent studies that show women benefit from rads even after a MX so I am glad I have had them.
Do dicuss your worries with your Drs and hopefully they can allay your fears.
Love n hugs
Dot
xxx

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Thanks for your reply Dot, its really good to know. I have been told it will be 5 weeks instead of the usual 3. I’ve contacted my surgeon to see what his thoughts are but I know I will go ahead, as any ammunition to help kill off the chance of a stray C cell must be worth the 25 shots of radio and possible cosmetic change to my breast.

Thanks again Dot

Rachelx