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post chemo and genetic test
Hi all its been months since Ive been on this forum, never been one for social media but have decided to up date my progress for anyone else out there who might be interested. diagnosed in may with t...
I didn't have my other breast removed or a reconstruction. I was 67, no history of cancer in the family let alone breast cancer and neither my oncologist or surgeon thought it was necessary. As I had a large and persistent seroma resulting in a serious infection a year after surgery, no one is particularly keen for me to go for more surgery unless there is a reason. Short story is if I get cancer again it is as likely to be elsewhere in the body as in my other breast. But it's a really personal decision, and there are no guarantees so it's important to do what feels right for you. Good luck whatever decision you make.