I had IBC in 2021 and had surgery to remove my left breast.im 63 and I feel a freak with one drooping large breast and it's getting me down. do you think that I can get the right breast removed too or reconstruction ?
I am sorry to hear about your treatment in 2021 and the way it has left you feeling, this must be very difficult for you.
Unfortunately no one here can say what may or may not be possible in terms of more surgery and this is something you should talk through with your GP or hospital consultant if you are still in contact with them to talk through.
I don't know what was discussed at the time of your initial surgery and whether future reconstruction was mentioned as a possibility then, if it was then this may still stand today, although waiting lists can be long.
Anything seen as cosmetic isn't usually available under the NHS but do discuss this with your doctor when you can and let them know how you are feeling. In the short term it is important you wear or are fitted with an appropriate and comfortable breast prothesis to make sure you have some self confidence. The breast care nurses at the hospital where you were treated should be able to help with this.
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