Day 3
Yesterday was my appointment with the surgeon. Wow, scary.
The nurse told me when I first went in that my operation would probably entail a lumpectomy to remove the lump. However when the Dr examin...
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HI Annie,
You probably won't read this before your appointment with plastics, but maybe ask your breast surgeon the next time you meet with them.
I understand COMPLETELY how you feel about your surgical appointment. I was also initially told that a lumpectomy was possible, then found out that a mastectomy was my only option. Having a family history of BC quickly put a double mastectomy on the table. And all of this freaked me out!
BUT I had a very open conversation with my plastic surgeon when I met him for the first time. I voiced my concerns about what my breast would look like, and he talked about my options with relation to reconstruction. I was also advised to speak to my breast surgeon in relation to 'nipple sparing'. My result - a nipple sparing double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.
Speak to your team. Be honest and open and I hope that your options improve with a frank conversation with your team.
Take care,
Mon :)