I was diagnosed with bone mets nearly two years ago and have been having a bisphosphanate every 3 weeks (along with Herceptin). Obviously I am always overjoyed after scans when the onc says they show very little change. But, …I have been so unhappy with my prosthesis, which is large and heavy (to suit my other boob), that I asked about reconstruction. The oncologist said that there is a risk that a major op could trigger mets elsewhere. I feel that the answer to my question is a no brainer - why take any more risk? The reason I am posting this is that I cant find any information on this, and to ask if anyone else has considered this. My other option would be to have a reduction and hope that I am more comfortable with a smaller prosthesis and I have almost talked myself into this just as I am typing up this post, but have to askthe question.
If you are on the large side then they’d probably reduce the good one at the same time as recon so why not go for the reduction only and then see how you feel?
Keep options open.