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Lumpectomy or Mastecomy?
Hi All Thanks in advance for being an amazing network that allows people in our position to connect with others for support. :smile: 12 Months ago - almost exactly! - I was diagnosed with breast ca...
Yes it is very important to remember this.Glemmis said: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!
Every one is in a different situation and your doctors should know what is the best treatment for you. I wanted a bilateral mastectomy but my doctor was against it. She told me that it is impossible to remove 100% of the breast tissue and you can still have a recurrence after a double mastectomy. I didn't want to believe that but then I realised that my friend had her second recurrence (in the skin under her arm) after her bilateral mastectomy.
I know many choose mastectomy for peace of mind (that's what I wanted) but it's so important to have all the facts and be aware that the risk does not completely go away before you make your decision.