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breast conserving surgery or mastectomy
I am trying to work out which course to take i.e. breast conserving surgery or mastectomy. My Dr has indicated breast conserving would suffice however it appears from my reading that with breast conse...
Hi Midget, sorry for your diagnosis but as you can see from all the replies there is fantastic support here. My surgeon and I agreed on a nipple sparing mastectomy with immediate silicone implant to match the remaining healthy breast. I'm 55, not big breasted and a lumpectomy would have given me concerns about clear margins and cosmetically there wouldn't have been much left! I have never doubted my decision and after almost 6 months my implant is comfortable, soft and part of the new me.
As the other ladies have said, ask lots of questions of your surgeon (my GP was also a huge help) go with your gut feeling and what will give you peace of mind.
let us know how you go. We are all here for you.
Jane xx
As the other ladies have said, ask lots of questions of your surgeon (my GP was also a huge help) go with your gut feeling and what will give you peace of mind.
let us know how you go. We are all here for you.
Jane xx