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Decision time - lumpectomy or masectomy?
It's been quite a interesting three weeks or so for me. An inflamed breast, biopsy, inconclusive results, surgical biopsy and today a diagnosis of high grade intaductal carcinoma with prominent atropi...
Hi Terrie, so sorry for your diagnosis but as the other ladies have said you will find such lot of information and incredible support here.
I was diagnosed with a 1.3cm invasive ductal carcinoma in July 16. My surgeon offered me a lumpectomy with radiation or a mastectomy. I am not big breasted and was concerned about clearing the margins with a lumpectomy - he agreed. To be honest at the time I just wanted the cancer out of me and do what I could to avoid any recurrence. I had a nipple sparing left mastectomy with an immediate silicone implant to match the other side. Straightforward, minimal pain. I was very fortunate and didn't have any lymph nodes involved.
I'm very happy with my decision and 5 months on my "new" breast is feeling more and more comfortable and the scarring underneath is less tender. I do still have 3 beautiful blue circles from the lymph node dye tho!
It's great that you have some time to make your decision Terrie. We are all happy to share our experiences and choices but in the end just do what you feel is right for you.
wishing you all the best with your decision and next appointment. Let us know how you go.
Jane x
I was diagnosed with a 1.3cm invasive ductal carcinoma in July 16. My surgeon offered me a lumpectomy with radiation or a mastectomy. I am not big breasted and was concerned about clearing the margins with a lumpectomy - he agreed. To be honest at the time I just wanted the cancer out of me and do what I could to avoid any recurrence. I had a nipple sparing left mastectomy with an immediate silicone implant to match the other side. Straightforward, minimal pain. I was very fortunate and didn't have any lymph nodes involved.
I'm very happy with my decision and 5 months on my "new" breast is feeling more and more comfortable and the scarring underneath is less tender. I do still have 3 beautiful blue circles from the lymph node dye tho!
It's great that you have some time to make your decision Terrie. We are all happy to share our experiences and choices but in the end just do what you feel is right for you.
wishing you all the best with your decision and next appointment. Let us know how you go.
Jane x