Thank you so much I would welcome your comments. I have had such conflicting advice I am torn changing my mind almost daily. My doctor has recommended a lumpectomy with radiotherapy but reading the booklet supplied by the Breast Cancer Centre on page 8 it quotes a number of features that make it more likely for the cancer to return and I have three of the four areas of concern. I have been told that the operation for reconstruction takes some time to get over and living on my own I am concerned. I would appreciate your feedback. Cheers