Lumpectomy or Mastecomy?

Hi Nards, it would be so much easier if the doctors said this has to be done rather than giving you multiple choices. I had calcifications in my left breast for 5 years (which I wasn't told of) & then diagnosed last year. Lumpectomy first & then because of widespread LVI mastectomy. I was happy to get rid of it because of disease but it is hard. I also had axilla clearance. just finished chemo & at surgeon the other day to discuss removing the other side & double reconstruction. She said you can still get cancer after mastectomy but it is found quickly but it can also travel to the chest wall because there is no tissue. I had heard this but wanted to confirm. She then said it doesn't improve your chances of surviving, words of comfort! At least if you have a lumpectomy & it is clear you have more time to think. Counselling would be an idea & can you speak to a breast care nurse. Best of luck!