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Double or single mastectomy
Hi All I am about to turn 50, happy birthday me! I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer. They say a lumpectomy with radiation will do, but that is what they said to my sister and it came back...
Welcome I was 52 when I was diagnosed in the beginning I was told lumpectomy,radiation and then hormone treatment.
I ended up with 2 surgeries to get clear margins, which the doc couldn't get so ended up with a left mastectomy. I had immediate reconstruction and then a lift to even up. It will be 3 years this month and I'm happy with the result. I did discuss having both off doc said as no family history no need. I'm due for my mammogram this month and yes I stress, I don't think that will ever change. Having reconstruction is not being vain it is what you need to feel good abut yourself.
Good luck with your choice do what is right for you xx
I ended up with 2 surgeries to get clear margins, which the doc couldn't get so ended up with a left mastectomy. I had immediate reconstruction and then a lift to even up. It will be 3 years this month and I'm happy with the result. I did discuss having both off doc said as no family history no need. I'm due for my mammogram this month and yes I stress, I don't think that will ever change. Having reconstruction is not being vain it is what you need to feel good abut yourself.
Good luck with your choice do what is right for you xx