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...
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Hi Naomi,
I am 2.5 weeks post surgery and was initially diagnosed with DCIS in my right breast following a biopsy, and because the margins were not clear they recommended a mastectomy and SN biopsy. I decided to have bilateral because I didn't want to live with the prospect of it returning. The pathology report came back after the surgery and was upgraded to Grade 3 IDC in the same breast. I am very pleased that I made the decision that I did. I now have 6 months of chemo ahead and radiation treatment ahead. I have absolutely no regrets, even though I was forced to make a decision very quickly. I opted for reconstruction using my skin flap which involved thigh grafts and they look incredible.
When I am completely well, I will look at options to have a hysterectomy as I have ovarian cancer in my family. I have 3 teenage sons and at 49 will not be knocking on that door again! I think you must do what gives you peace of mind and for me it includes preventative surgery as a priority. Good luck with your surgery.
Monique xx