Breast surgery and reconstruction
I am currently undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in May of this year. I had a lumpectomy but further cancer cells were discovered on the margins so will...
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Hello,
It is hard to work out what decisions will be best but only you can really work that out. I asked lots of questions and over time I am happy with my decisions (single mastectomy, no reconstruction). We can be guided by our doctors from a medical point of view but only we can decide what will give us the best quality of life from a practical living with it day by day point.
Remember reconstruction is something that can happen later if you wish. Sometimes you need to just take it one step at a time and see how it feels and what works for you. We are all very different and there is no right and wrong just what feels right for you. Good luck with your decision making and treatment. This a great place to talk with others who understand how hard this is. xxx
It is hard to work out what decisions will be best but only you can really work that out. I asked lots of questions and over time I am happy with my decisions (single mastectomy, no reconstruction). We can be guided by our doctors from a medical point of view but only we can decide what will give us the best quality of life from a practical living with it day by day point.
Remember reconstruction is something that can happen later if you wish. Sometimes you need to just take it one step at a time and see how it feels and what works for you. We are all very different and there is no right and wrong just what feels right for you. Good luck with your decision making and treatment. This a great place to talk with others who understand how hard this is. xxx