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Lumpectomy with Radiation Therapy VS Mastectomy
I know every case is different however generally speaking, once we are diagnosed with Breast Cancer - which option (Lumpectomy with Radiation Therapy or Mastectomy) is better if the key objective is ...
Hi @"deepti.sinha", like my breast ca twin above (LOL @onemargie) I too had triple negative breast ca. April 2017.
I had lumpectomy and nodes out. Then five months of chemo so I had time to make the decision between radiation and mastectomy. I opted for bilateral mastectomies so I didn't have to do rads. A radiated breast is equivalent to a mastectomy.
I too am a nurse so see recurrence and complications daily. I also have people in my orbit who've had recurrences and in the other breast. Radiation worried me as lump was on left and I didn't want my heart muscle radiated. Again nurses paranoia and sometimes you can know too much.
I havent had recon, at the moment am comfortable and ok with my decisions. I know it's difficult ( understatement) because you kind of want your surgeon or onc to make the decisions for you - but it's up to you. Be guided by them but ultimately do what you feel you will feel best with.
We are all here for you. Ask lots of questions. We are always happy to share our own experiences.
best wishes, Bec xx
I had lumpectomy and nodes out. Then five months of chemo so I had time to make the decision between radiation and mastectomy. I opted for bilateral mastectomies so I didn't have to do rads. A radiated breast is equivalent to a mastectomy.
I too am a nurse so see recurrence and complications daily. I also have people in my orbit who've had recurrences and in the other breast. Radiation worried me as lump was on left and I didn't want my heart muscle radiated. Again nurses paranoia and sometimes you can know too much.
I havent had recon, at the moment am comfortable and ok with my decisions. I know it's difficult ( understatement) because you kind of want your surgeon or onc to make the decisions for you - but it's up to you. Be guided by them but ultimately do what you feel you will feel best with.
We are all here for you. Ask lots of questions. We are always happy to share our own experiences.
best wishes, Bec xx