CHOICES
Hi everyone Twiggyjumps is new and had put this where we dont necessarily see it. So here it is for people to respond to her... Twiggyjumps Well I've just joined the bcna network, just got diagno...
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Hi @Twiggyjumps, sorry you find yourself on this forum but welcome. These early days can be overwhelming! You are still reeling from diagnosis and have information overload and some pretty big decisions to make. As the other ladies have said, just go with your gut feeling. We have all been where you are but have made individual decisions that are right for us.
I had a left nipple sparing mastectomy with immediate silicone implant on 1/8/16. (Stage 1, grade 1, Er/Pr +) I had a wonderful surgeon who took the time to explain my options. I'm not big breasted so a lumpectomy wouldn't have been good cosmetically but more importantly I was worried about getting clear margins. My GP sent me for an MRI before I saw the surgeon to get a clearer image of the cancer but also to make sure the other breast didn't have and cancer or unstable tissue. Thank goodness the right side was fine.
I asked about removing both breasts but my surgeon said I had the same chance as the next woman of getting cancer on the right side. Now I am taking Arimidex (a hormone blocker) my percentage has reduced even more.
Wishibg you all the best with your decision, there is a lot of strength and support here for you.
Jane xx
I had a left nipple sparing mastectomy with immediate silicone implant on 1/8/16. (Stage 1, grade 1, Er/Pr +) I had a wonderful surgeon who took the time to explain my options. I'm not big breasted so a lumpectomy wouldn't have been good cosmetically but more importantly I was worried about getting clear margins. My GP sent me for an MRI before I saw the surgeon to get a clearer image of the cancer but also to make sure the other breast didn't have and cancer or unstable tissue. Thank goodness the right side was fine.
I asked about removing both breasts but my surgeon said I had the same chance as the next woman of getting cancer on the right side. Now I am taking Arimidex (a hormone blocker) my percentage has reduced even more.
Wishibg you all the best with your decision, there is a lot of strength and support here for you.
Jane xx