Double Masectomy or radiation
Hi, I'm new to this forum, I'm 42 and was diagnosed with early breast cancer 7 weeks ago. Hormone +ve herceptin -ve I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy and am healing well. The nodes cam...
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Hi @Anita78 - I am SO sorry to see you join the club that no-one wants to join .... but I am glad you've found us & hopefully we can help you thru this xx. (Thanks for tagging me @Mazbeth xx)
You have a very serious decision to make whether to go double mastectomy or not ..... and I don't envy you, tho when I was first diagnosed, I was prepared to go double if I had to. I think your choice may eventually be more about what gives you greatest peace of mind - and not the 'what ifs' ..... maybe write down the Pros & Cons of both options ....
Where abouts are you? You can add your location (town/city) to your profile & members nearby can alert you to local services that may be available to you, & even meet up for a coffee & a chat when these Covid restrictions ease
You may also like to join the Young Woman's group (see the Group ist on the right hand side)
Like you, I had a Lumpectomy & then had radiation & was lucky no further bits were picked up .... I have dense breast tissue too & it is disappointing that MGs and USs are still not picking the BCs up. :( Mine was picked up by my GP just months after a clear MG (being rural, the Mammogram buses are only 2D, not 3D, so don't pick up as much detail.)
@iserbrown has given you some great links to check out above - and below (when you are up to it) are some more more light hearted stuff ..... as well as words of support xx Check out this post for a lot of general info on the forum - even having some laughs (which are often badly needed xx)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Remember to take Deep breaths, take care & all the best in your decision making xxx
You have a very serious decision to make whether to go double mastectomy or not ..... and I don't envy you, tho when I was first diagnosed, I was prepared to go double if I had to. I think your choice may eventually be more about what gives you greatest peace of mind - and not the 'what ifs' ..... maybe write down the Pros & Cons of both options ....
Where abouts are you? You can add your location (town/city) to your profile & members nearby can alert you to local services that may be available to you, & even meet up for a coffee & a chat when these Covid restrictions ease
You may also like to join the Young Woman's group (see the Group ist on the right hand side)
Like you, I had a Lumpectomy & then had radiation & was lucky no further bits were picked up .... I have dense breast tissue too & it is disappointing that MGs and USs are still not picking the BCs up. :( Mine was picked up by my GP just months after a clear MG (being rural, the Mammogram buses are only 2D, not 3D, so don't pick up as much detail.)
@iserbrown has given you some great links to check out above - and below (when you are up to it) are some more more light hearted stuff ..... as well as words of support xx Check out this post for a lot of general info on the forum - even having some laughs (which are often badly needed xx)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Remember to take Deep breaths, take care & all the best in your decision making xxx