Hi all,
This my first time here. I was diagnosed on the 9th of June. I am now booked in for Surgery on Monday the 29th for Wide local Excision & Sentinel Node Bx. This is what my surgeon thinks is best. I ha...
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Hi Loz,
I was diagnosed 1.5 weeks ago & initially thought about having a mastectomy too.
I changed my mind however following my1st Specialist appointment when my surgeon explained the pros & cons of having a mastectomy & reconstruction vs breast conservation (lumpectomy/ radiation). It also made me realise how lucky I am (so far) to be able to choose rather than have to have the whole breast removed due to the type or extent of the Cancer.
Yes it's scary & hard to decide which way to go, but at the end of the day you need to do what's right for you, your body & your lifestyle :)
Take Care
Mel xx