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Second time around
I had breast cancer eight years ago, had lumpectomy, radiation and five years meds. After mammogram in August they discovered dcis in other breast, after operation to remove they found small invasive ...
And I think you should trust your gut on this decision. My surgeon said the same thing to me but my gut said no just get them both off and that's what I did And I don't regret it. Trust yourself and don't let others sway you. The other reason I took my left boob off (the one affected) is so I didn't have to have chemo and radiation. If he just took the lump (3cm) I would of had both so I just had the chemo which was bad enough. Didn't want rads as well. . From what I've read you're lucky not to have chemo I had a friend who had it in both boobs very early stage and she had immediate mastectomy and reconstruction and they did a great job. I only had b cup boobs and if I'd only had the lump I would of been left with a massive chunk missing anyway once the surgeon took the margins as well. At the end of the day It's a big decision but it's your decision remember that. Margie ❤️