masectomy

Thanks Chris for your post

Don't boobs always cause trouble! I find myself envying your peace of mind in your decision as I feel confused and unsure. Liike you, i breast fed 4 kids, have no family history and was low risk.

Chris, You are right though, the mamogram diagnosed a lump (located about 2cm above nipple) but truly hid the size, the tumour had grown to 80mm and had twisted around and under the nipple, this was easily seen and felt and literally became evident between the doctor visit (not evident) and the mammogram (could be seen and felt)which was about 10 days later. But it didnt show on the mammogram at all, they said it was probably a blocked milk duct but the surgeon said it was definitely part of the tumour. I guess this has scared me, it shows mammograms are not infalliable and do not show the correct size. Therefore my hesitation in believing future mammograms will pick up anything sinister! And I also worry about the cancer in the lymph nodes!

I have tried discussing this with my husband but he is as confused as I am. I have another 4 treatments of chemo yet, then they will do the masectomy. Chemo really sucks, I get bad nausea and am exhausted for about 7-10 days after. Therefore I do not want to have to do this in another few years, the upheavel to my life is huge, I am not a good patient!!!

Thanks for the input and gives me food for thought. Feel free to stay in touch. Good luck and I hope all goes well for you

Sandy