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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Dear @August_tran21
Cancer, in many cases, is pure bad luck! One breast at a time sounds a good solution. I am large breasted but even so, I find a prosthesis easy and simple. Small breasted, you may have immediate reconstruction or later on.
Many people find a single mastectomy relatively painless. Removal of lymph nodes often causes more short term discomfort as nerve endings can be affected, but losing one should be fine. Others can advise more on reconstruction. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, there are many people here with different diagnoses and treatments, so lots of experience. Best wishes for your surgery.
Cancer, in many cases, is pure bad luck! One breast at a time sounds a good solution. I am large breasted but even so, I find a prosthesis easy and simple. Small breasted, you may have immediate reconstruction or later on.
Many people find a single mastectomy relatively painless. Removal of lymph nodes often causes more short term discomfort as nerve endings can be affected, but losing one should be fine. Others can advise more on reconstruction. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, there are many people here with different diagnoses and treatments, so lots of experience. Best wishes for your surgery.