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Decision conserving surgery or mastectomy? confused
Hi
My name is Kerrie and I am 44 years old and I have just been diagnosed with HER2 breast cancer and have to decide between breast conserving surgery or a mastectomy. I am having a hard time with...
Hi Kerrie
i had breast cancer in 2004 with a lumpectomy and radiation. In 2013 it returned in the same breast and I had a mastectomy and chemotherapy this time. Due to the muscle being removed and the radiation my skin was very tight. I had a TRAM flap and breast reduction/ lift on the other. My father had breast cancer first in our family and now there are 16 of us affected, some of which are no longer with us. I tested negative for the BRCA genes but cousins were positive. My surgeon said there was no need to do a bilateral mastectomy even though the family history is strong. Choice is your and I wish you well. xx