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Bilateral / Prophylactic Mastectomy in Public System
Hi, I am new to this network and very much appreciate the insight and guidance shared.
On 27th June 2014, I was diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma along with focal areas of LCIS in my left b...
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I had a single mastectomy last September.At my checkup,with my surgeon last week,I remarked how I wish that I would have had both breasts off.He said to me,that 10 yeas ago ,a statement like that would have warranted a visit to a psychiatrist,whereas nowadays it is very common.Just one thing though,remember that breast cancer DOESNT SPREAD from one breast to the other.If you were to get it in the other breast,it would have to be a NEW cancer.And very unlikely.Secondary breast cancers go to other organs.Like Michelle said,having two breasts off at once is a huge operation.If it were me,I would deal with the cancer and the needed treatment first,and then look at having the second mastectomy when I had finished treatment.All,the best with your decision.CheersxoxRobyn