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Mastectomy
I was diagnosed just 16 days ago and the Drs are saying that I need a mastectomy. It just seems so quick. I think I'm cool with it am thinking if they're going to take one they may as well take both s...
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I started out thinking I could have a lumpectomy but the cancer was so big I was advised to have a mastectomy.
After much anxious consideration I decided to have a double mastectomy - skin sparing with delayed reconstruction using my tummy fat.
Its a huge decision and I talked to not only my breast cancer surgeon but my ( amazing female) GP , a lady who had “done the double” too as well as looking at the stories on the private “choosing breast reconstruction” group on here - if you phone the helpline they can help you join that group.
Take care🌺
red.
I started out thinking I could have a lumpectomy but the cancer was so big I was advised to have a mastectomy.
After much anxious consideration I decided to have a double mastectomy - skin sparing with delayed reconstruction using my tummy fat.
Its a huge decision and I talked to not only my breast cancer surgeon but my ( amazing female) GP , a lady who had “done the double” too as well as looking at the stories on the private “choosing breast reconstruction” group on here - if you phone the helpline they can help you join that group.
Take care🌺