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Bilateral Mastectomy and no further treatment
Just wondering if there is anyone out there who has had either a mastectomy or bilateral mastectomy who then didn't need any further treatment at all? I had this earlier this year but everywhere I lo...
It seems mad to describe someone who has had breast cancer as lucky, but you know what I mean! Most people feel perfectly well before diagnosis, then not at all well while they have treatment so surgery alone is a good outcome. I had one affected lymph node and was HER positive so chemo, herceptin and hormonal therapy were recommended - I could have said no, but decided that doing all I could to nobble the thing seemed the best idea. No regrets. Glad you had a swift decisive course of action! Best wishes.