Prep for surgery
Hi, Having my surgery on 31/5, i am very scared although its no longer mastectomy but lumpectomy. The 16 rounds of chemo has shrunk my tumour, that is thecreason including removal of lymp node...
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Hi @Hulos, Similar story for me as @melclarity and @Kat09. I had a left nipple sparing mastectomy last August. My cancer was small (100% ER/PR) but so are my breasts so I had much more peace of mind with a mastectomy than a lumpectomy. As my lymph nodes were clear I was lucky enough to avoid radiation and chemo. My GP recommended I have an MRI to check that the other breast was completely healthy, which it was. So I had peace of mind in only having the one breast removed. My surgeon explained that I would have the same risk as the general population in getting cancer in my right breast, 7% I think. But, because I am taking Arimidex to block my hormones that risk reduces to around 2-3%.
All our situations are different It has to be right for you. You need to be able to sleep at night and be happy with your choice. Sending my best wishes to you and all the ladies making a similar decision. Jane xx
All our situations are different It has to be right for you. You need to be able to sleep at night and be happy with your choice. Sending my best wishes to you and all the ladies making a similar decision. Jane xx