Double Lumpdectomy or Double Mastectomy????

Hi Aimee.  I had a similar diagnosis of multifocal breast cancer a couple of years ago and I want to start this response saying that I am here two years later really well, happy, back at work and with no evidence of disease.  I was so overwhelmed when diagnosed and thought life  would never return to normal but it almost has. The main change is that I do carry that fear it will return one day but now think I just have to live and enjoy life and deal with it if that happens.  I am sharing this because I wished when I had first been diagnosed that I had known of this network or others that had got through what I was going through.  You will get through this and feel less overwhelmed as you make your way through the surgery and treatment. I did have a mastectomy though and one of my regrets is not looking into asking for reconstruction options at the time.  I wish I’d had the chance to do it in the initial surgery.  Now I’m torn whether to proceed or just stay flat.  I recommend asking your surgeon what your options are if you are considering the mastectomy option.  Take care and hope others share their experiences too