I have just been diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer. My surgeon's recommendation is a lumpectomy and radiation, but she will support me in whatever surgery choice I make. In my Mum's immediate famil...
I have family history and dense breasts. I was going to have mastectomy and reconstruction, my surgeon actually suggested both given my history. I had immediate 2 part reconstruction. I haven't regretted the decision. I am now considering own tissue reconstruction in next 2 years, something I just couldn't consider at the time due to need for immediate surgery and chemo and herceptin. It has a long recovery period so I have to mentally and physically ready for this one as it is planned.