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donnar
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12 years ago

Double mestectomy

Good morning, 

I'm interested to hear your reasons and experiences in deciding to have a full mestectomy. I had my left breast removed over 2 yrs ago and have experienced nerve pain on the chest wall and  down the left arm ( Axillory clearance) I can't  wait to remove my bra at the end of the day. I'm leaning more to having the other breast removed for comfort levels and to reduce the axiety at momogram time. My mindset is why have reconstruction ( Not able to have an implant as I've had radiotheraphy) so the option is removing skin from my shoulder and making a breast. I have heard this can cause more pain.. 

Have a great day

Donna 

 

 

 

 

 

16 Replies

  • Hi To All The Lovely Ladies Going Through Mastectomy's.

    First of all just let me say how brave i think you all are, and that I take my hat off to you!!! I can't ever imagine how any of you might be feeling? The surgeon suggested it to me about one but I would not even contemplate it, so I guess it is a personal decision that each must decide in there own lives? 

    A friend of mine who had three surgeries due to BC and had one of her breasts removed, decided after 11 years to finally have the reconstruction. I felt so much admiration for her as she had a lot of emotional issues because of BC overall. Lorna told me that when I was going through my cancer in 2011 and I was constantly talking to her about it, that it brought her own cancer journey home to her making the decision to go ahead a bit more obvious. My heart goes out to each and every one of you who are struggling with contemplating this issue or are having dramas after the fact. Please know that whatever you decide it is what you feel is best for you, and that my friends, is a precious thing to know it is right for you. As with my dear friend my admiration for you ladies means that I respect the courage it takes to do this and then go on with your lives not looking back.

    Sending you all massive cyber hugs! Good luck with your journeys and take care always XXX Mia.

     

  • Hi To All The Lovely Ladies Going Through Mastectomy's.

    First of all just let me say how brave i think you all are, and that I take my hat off to you!!! I can't ever imagine how any of you might be feeling? The surgeon suggested it to me about one but I would not even contemplate it, so I guess it is a personal decision that each must decide in there own lives? 

    A friend of mine who had three surgeries due to BC and had one of her breasts removed, decided after 11 years to finally have the reconstruction. I felt so much admiration for her as she had a lot of emotional issues because of BC overall. Lorna told me that when I was going through my cancer in 2011 and I was constantly talking to her about it, that it brought her own cancer journey home to her making the decision to go ahead a bit more obvious. My heart goes out to each and every one of you who are struggling with contemplating this issue or are having dramas after the fact. Please know that whatever you decide it is what you feel is best for you, and that my friends, is a precious thing to know it is right for you. As with my dear friend my admiration for you ladies means that I respect the courage it takes to do this and then go on with your lives not looking back.

    Sending you all massive cyber hugs! Good luck with your journeys and take care always XXX Mia.

     

  • Hi had a right breast mastectomy and auxilliary clearance back in November last year and am undergoing chemo at the moment and then will have radiotherapy.

    I am due to see my surgeon on the 13th of April or a follow up appointment and intend to discuss having my right breast removed next year.  I just don't want it there any moe to worry about.  I am not interested in reconstruction either as don't want any more discomfort.

    Best wishes

    Joy 

     

  • Hi had a right breast mastectomy and auxilliary clearance back in November last year and am undergoing chemo at the moment and then will have radiotherapy.

    I am due to see my surgeon on the 13th of April or a follow up appointment and intend to discuss having my right breast removed next year.  I just don't want it there any moe to worry about.  I am not interested in reconstruction either as don't want any more discomfort.

    Best wishes

    Joy 

     

  • Hi had a right breast mastectomy and auxilliary clearance back in November last year and am undergoing chemo at the moment and then will have radiotherapy.

    I am due to see my surgeon on the 13th of April or a follow up appointment and intend to discuss having my right breast removed next year.  I just don't want it there any moe to worry about.  I am not interested in reconstruction either as don't want any more discomfort.

    Best wishes

    Joy 

     

  • Donna

    my typing isn't improving! Sorry about the typos.