Breast cancer to remove 1 or 2
Hi I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and a booked in for a mastectomy on the 23rd March 2018. I would like both breasts removed at the same time. The surgeon doesn’t recommend it and says I ...
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I went against doctors and husbands wishes and insisted on a double mastectomy and was the best decision I could have made for me. I couldn’t bare the thought of going back to get the second one off at a later date. I also wanted to be operated on before I had chemo cos didn’t know how my body was going to cope so going into the op strong and “healthy” was very important to me because it would be quicker recovery. I had a very positive experience and was able to shower independently the next day. The drains are annoying but onceyou get used to them are easy to manoeuvre. No breast tissue left so no nerves at the site so very little pain and both healed quickly. Was only on panadol by the time I left Hospital. My advice is follow your gut that’s what I did and am so glad I did. Good luck! Xx