Single or double mastectomy.?
Hi everyone, Thanks for adding me in here , I am recently diagnosed with DCIS on my right breast ( extensive, intermediate grade ) . My surgery date is on 18th Nov . I feel overwhelmed with everyt...
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Hi @August_tran21
Like @Afraser, I had a single mastectomy and no reconstruction.
Another point to consider (when weighing up a single or double mastectomy) is comfort. Are you a small or large breasted woman? Some larger breasted women find it uncomfortable to have one breast and feel 'unbalanced'.
It's a tough choice to make, single or double mastectomy, but it's not necessarily one you have to make right now. Some women who have a single mastectomy go back later to have the other breast removed if they feel it's the right choice after they have had time to consider all the options and after the stress of treatment has lessened.
Take what time you can to consider all sides of the question and treat yourself kindly.
Everyone path is a little bit different on rocky road, I wish all the support and care the world can offer,
All the best,
Susan
Like @Afraser, I had a single mastectomy and no reconstruction.
Another point to consider (when weighing up a single or double mastectomy) is comfort. Are you a small or large breasted woman? Some larger breasted women find it uncomfortable to have one breast and feel 'unbalanced'.
It's a tough choice to make, single or double mastectomy, but it's not necessarily one you have to make right now. Some women who have a single mastectomy go back later to have the other breast removed if they feel it's the right choice after they have had time to consider all the options and after the stress of treatment has lessened.
Take what time you can to consider all sides of the question and treat yourself kindly.
Everyone path is a little bit different on rocky road, I wish all the support and care the world can offer,
All the best,
Susan