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Unilateral vs. Bilateral - what did you do?
Hi lovely ladies!
So the short version of my story, I've had a lumpectomy and axillary clearance a few weeks ago, unfortunately the margins weren't clear and am now off for a mastectomy before I st...
Hi Naomi, I'm three days post surgery. I opted for a double mastectomy even though one of my breasts was healthy. I don't have the brca gene but I didn't want another hiding spot for bc to call home. I am one of the people who doesn't want reconstruction but I do want symmetry! My surgeon was supportive of my decision and understood the anxiety I would have had leading up to yearly mammograms. It's not as confronting as I thought it might be. I'm happy with my decision :-)
mighty oak