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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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@kmaree
I had my mastectomy three days after my biopsy results. Quick it was, but a good thing. You can always decide about your other breast at a later date, when you know how you have recovered. Your decision about reconstruction will be a significant factor too. A lot depends on the details of your diagnosis and how likely or unlikely cancer in your other breast is. For me, there was no indication that I was more likely to get cancer again in my remaining breast than in another part of my body. Nine years later, that position still stands. Best wishes whatever you decide.
I had my mastectomy three days after my biopsy results. Quick it was, but a good thing. You can always decide about your other breast at a later date, when you know how you have recovered. Your decision about reconstruction will be a significant factor too. A lot depends on the details of your diagnosis and how likely or unlikely cancer in your other breast is. For me, there was no indication that I was more likely to get cancer again in my remaining breast than in another part of my body. Nine years later, that position still stands. Best wishes whatever you decide.