1st Hospital Clinic Visit & Planning
Hi lovely ladies Short story so far. Found a lump, got it checked & biopsied. Positive. My hospital referral has gone through & 1st clinic appointment next Tuesday. I'm a "planner" in all things, ...
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Hey @Elvena
I don't feel that mastectomy is needed. The local mass is relatively small (a little over 2cm at the first Ultrasound) & the surgeon is very confident with lumpectomy, he's the best at PA Hospital & is a specialist in Breast Conserving surgery. It's proven now that a lumpectomy is just as effective as mastectomy & IF there's recurrence later on it gives a bit more wiggle room for further treatment on a recurrence (lumpectomy vs mastectomy doesn't change the odd of recurrence).
I'm confident with the treatment options for the best outcome for me, given the findings so far :)
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I don't feel that mastectomy is needed. The local mass is relatively small (a little over 2cm at the first Ultrasound) & the surgeon is very confident with lumpectomy, he's the best at PA Hospital & is a specialist in Breast Conserving surgery. It's proven now that a lumpectomy is just as effective as mastectomy & IF there's recurrence later on it gives a bit more wiggle room for further treatment on a recurrence (lumpectomy vs mastectomy doesn't change the odd of recurrence).
I'm confident with the treatment options for the best outcome for me, given the findings so far :)
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