Indecision
i was diagnosed about 6 weeks ago. At first the surgeon said I would have to have a mastectomy and then chemo. She then gave me the option of having chemo first to reduce the tumour and then have a...
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Hi Pat, any bc decision you have to make is awful either way.Once you've done all your research and questioning then go with what feels right for you at this point in time.Lots of factors to consider like size of tumour and your age etc.We all have our own story and reasons for our decisions.I had a lumpectomy, full node clearance and radiation in 2003 at the age of 47yrs. My lump was 2cm and no cancer in my nodes so I didn't have chemo.7yrs later cancer came back in the same spot so had to have a mastectomy and chemo then Tamoxifen.That was 5yrs ago and I'm ok now.Recoverywise and Painwise,both ops are similar but psychologically,not having a breast is more confronting and harder to get used to. I am speaking personally but also from living with both surgeries.I am sick of being lopsided and trying to find higher necklines but then I remind myself that I'm alive and dodged a bullet twice! Keep asking questions until you are comfortable with your decision then don't have regrets.Tonya xx