Brca1
So, here's my gripe. I would have had the bilateral mastectomies over 5 years ago,Without even knowing about breast cancer genes, when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer but I would have to ha...
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Ah Lee, what a "mess". Big virtual hug to you!
I, too, am now planning a bilateral mastectomy after having had a lumpectomy last December. Although mine is because new information about my past medical history made everyone realise that I am actually at higher risk of more cancer than usual, I feel like I got on the wrong treatment "train" originally because my breast surgeon did the same as yours. I went into my first ever appt with her last December saying that I wanted a bilateral and she talked me out of it because I am "young" etc.
Should have stuck with my first decision...
Jenn
Jenn