Preventative mastectomy?
Hello everyone, On New Year’s Eve, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast
cancer. I have a fast-growing, triple-negative tumour in my left breast that
had spread to my lymph nodes. It requires six mont...
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Hi @jtee,
I had a large ilc tumour on right side. I had a smx. I think trust is low in your own body when cancer happens. Do what makes you feel comfortable. For me my husband asked about having the left removed which was a bit like having an out of body experience since it was my breast! I was shown my breast mri and the difference could not have been more obvious. Im not a medical person but i decided to take things one step at a time. There is so much to process as it is and it seems so rushed.
Im due for a mammogram of left side july. We shall see. I dont want to go through all the surgery, chemo and radio again but i could/would if needed. I think the chances are small given chemo but you never know. I choose to move forward and take the hormone blockers and trust that things can be alright again. Not the same but alright.
All the best with your upcoming surgery. I believe that your body tries to tell you so probably your instincts are good.
Michel
I had a large ilc tumour on right side. I had a smx. I think trust is low in your own body when cancer happens. Do what makes you feel comfortable. For me my husband asked about having the left removed which was a bit like having an out of body experience since it was my breast! I was shown my breast mri and the difference could not have been more obvious. Im not a medical person but i decided to take things one step at a time. There is so much to process as it is and it seems so rushed.
Im due for a mammogram of left side july. We shall see. I dont want to go through all the surgery, chemo and radio again but i could/would if needed. I think the chances are small given chemo but you never know. I choose to move forward and take the hormone blockers and trust that things can be alright again. Not the same but alright.
All the best with your upcoming surgery. I believe that your body tries to tell you so probably your instincts are good.
Michel