New with melanoma
Hi there
This is my first ever blog. I have been diagnosed on the 22nd February with breast cancer after having a PET scan as I have been battling Stage 4 melanoma for the past three years.
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Hi Andy, sorry to hear of your plight with both melanoma and breast cancer. You mention your concerns with your skin and radiotherapy, and it sounds like a valid reason to consider. I chose a mastectomy over a lumpectomy, as I too was concerned about side effects of radiotherapy. I really wanted reconstructcion as well, and radiotherapy reduces your choices, because of damage to your skin. I have no regrets about my choice, and though they will not be able to guarantee 100% that you won't need radio till after the pathology, in many cases, mastectomy negates the need for radiotherapy. I have since gone on to have a second mastectomy after my chemo, and have now completed bilateral reconstruction with implants about 6 weeksa ago, and am very happy with my results. Good luck with your treatment plan. Love Chris xx