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Tarnya74
10 years agoMember
Double mastectomy vs close monitoring??
I am currently awaiting gene testing results but am looking at my options. Of the ladies who have tnbc, and not got a faulty bcra gene result, who opted for mastectomy or chose close monitoring? What ...
ccasper
9 years agoMember
I agree with @melclarity @Tarnya74
i am opting for a double mastectomy and immediate reconstruction and I do not have the braca gene. My reasoning is the same as Mel. The fear of reoccurring and I obviously know there is still a small chance but being young And being a worrier at the best of times, I am choosing mastectomy. I am not sure where you live Tarnya but I had an amazing experience in Sydney with a specialist that works in westmead (I saw him at a private hospital) and it helped make my decision with his vast knowledge and understanding of the situation. Have you joined the reclaim your curves Facebook page? It's good to connect about surgery on there too! X
i am opting for a double mastectomy and immediate reconstruction and I do not have the braca gene. My reasoning is the same as Mel. The fear of reoccurring and I obviously know there is still a small chance but being young And being a worrier at the best of times, I am choosing mastectomy. I am not sure where you live Tarnya but I had an amazing experience in Sydney with a specialist that works in westmead (I saw him at a private hospital) and it helped make my decision with his vast knowledge and understanding of the situation. Have you joined the reclaim your curves Facebook page? It's good to connect about surgery on there too! X