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Bon_Bon
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9 years ago

Double or single mastectomy

Hi All
I am about to turn 50, happy birthday me! I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer. They say a lumpectomy with radiation  will do, but that is what they said to my sister and it came back big time. So to me it's a no brainer, get the whole breast off, however I am thinking why would I keep the other one??? To run a risk of getting cancer in that boob???  And wouldn't they look uneven? I know it's going to be a huge op but wouldn't it be safer??? I have just become a grandma for the first time.  I see my surgeon on Monday, in 5 days.  What are your real life experiences. Also I would want to have a reconstruction as I am single ...and vain

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