Anne

Hi Anne, My right mastectomy was done urgently and I had no time to seek plastic surgery advice on reconstruction at that time. My surgeon also wished to do the double mastectomy as pathology indicated that it would be necessary as a precaution. However, due to the aggressive nature of the present tumor, it was decided to only perform the single mastectomy initially, as a double mastectomy (considered to be more major surgery with greater infection risks) could have potentially delayed the necessary chemotherapy regime. I started chemo 2 weeks after my surgery, and now a year later have just had surgery for a brain tumor. I am due for my bilateral mastectomy twelve months after radiation had finished which will be at the end of this year. Time will tell if that is possible at this stage. I was going to have reconstruction as well, but at the moment I am not sure that I want to go through all of that. I am just happy to be alive and present for my three lovely kids (14 yrs, 11 yrs and 10 yrs) So, if you are able and they recommend the double mastectomy, then go for it. I am constantly battling with lopsidedness. I find it uncomfortable to wear a bra due to the post radn fibrosis, so I have found wearing a tight seamless singlet the best for keeping my wayward breast under control. All the best for your surgery, I can't wait for mine. Cheers Sonia