Confused radiation or mastectomy
Was diagnosed with early BC in June last year just shy of 42nd birthday. ER and PR + HER2- . I also carry BRCA2 mutation. My oncotype test came back with high risk. Lumpactomy done. Chemo done. Star...
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Hi @Julez1958, @Mareealso
Just wanted to update you both that I opted for the bilateral mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction. Surgery went well and recovery so far has been good. It will be a month post surgery tomorrow. I wanted to thank you both for your comments. It helped me make the decision that was best for me. I hope this post is able to help someone else as well.
My decision to do the surgery was the oncotype being high risk and the brca2 mutation. I opted to reduce the risk as much as possible.
Next decision is whether to have my ovaries removed or continue taking zoladex injections. At this stage, I will continue taking injections since I have no intention of going back into hospital anytime soon.
Wishing anyone reading this post all the best and keep well.
Just wanted to update you both that I opted for the bilateral mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction. Surgery went well and recovery so far has been good. It will be a month post surgery tomorrow. I wanted to thank you both for your comments. It helped me make the decision that was best for me. I hope this post is able to help someone else as well.
My decision to do the surgery was the oncotype being high risk and the brca2 mutation. I opted to reduce the risk as much as possible.
Next decision is whether to have my ovaries removed or continue taking zoladex injections. At this stage, I will continue taking injections since I have no intention of going back into hospital anytime soon.
Wishing anyone reading this post all the best and keep well.