Breast reconstruction is a choice that women in their 70s increasingly make, or they return to fix old problems they have lived with for years. A University of Michigan study concludes that that age is NOT a factor that leads to poorer outcomes.  http://www.ajmc.com/newsroom/age-is-not-a-risk-factor-for-post-mastectomy-reconstructive-surgery.

Sue Simon, 70, was 70 when she underwent autologous breast reconstruction. Here’s her story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7H4Qm-lfYU