Prophylactic Mastectomy & Reconstruction
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36. My grandmother, who has since passed (from unrelated issues) had a mastectomy to one breast in the 90's. The thought of all this makes me sick, and although I am yet to go through further testing, I have been considering a Prophylactic Mastectomy & Reconstruction since I was 18 and it has been playing on my mind for years. The thought of such invasive surgery gives me the shivers.
I have also been waiting fuller breasts since my teens, so the thought of just implants wasn't enough for me to contantly think, what if they miss cancer at breast scans. I do not have children, although I am currently engaged and I do plan have them within the next 5 years, I am not concerned at all whether I can breastfeed or not, as my health is just as important and making sure I will be 'healthy' as my children grow older.
So here I am, on BCNA, starting my journey into eventually proceeding with a Prophylactic Mastectomy & Reconstruction.
- Has anybody here had this procedure, even having not being diagnosed with Breast Cancer?
- Is there alot of out of pocket expenses, or is this a good time to take out private health cover?
- Any other awesome information that may be helpful or and info on the first steps I can take?
