Forum Discussion
Double Lumpdectomy or Double Mastectomy????
Hi everyone, First time on here and have been reading such amazing and positive posts. Thank you. I was recently diagnosed with Synchronised Bilateral Early Stage Breast Cancer with Multifocal on t...
Great that you've found us, AimBar, welcome to the blog xx. Ask away, any questions you may have - remember - there are no 'silly questions' ....
If you find it all a bit stressful, give the BCNA Helpline a bell for a confidential chat on 1800 500 258 (Mon-Fri, 9-5) - and consider recording your appointments, so you can go over them again later, if you need to. It is difficult to remember EVERYTHING that is said at the time. And take a close friend or relative with you, as an extra set of ears and support. xx
When do you next see the surgeon? We have a private group called Choosing Breast Reconstruction that you can join & explore ... where you could ask about the mastectomy & reconstruction if you end up having the mastectomy.
I'd basically told my surgeon that if he found it necessary after 'going in' .... to go ahead with a mastectomy - but he was happy to do the lumpectomy (as discussed) and 8 years later .... so far, so good!
Check out this thread for lots of info on the blog, as well as helpful info on what to take to hospital with you & other tips.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
Take care. all the best xx
SO good to hear that you are going so well, Minnie18 xx Yep, it can all appear so hard at the start - hearing the words 'You have cancer' .... the fear of the unknown, everything that the diagnosis & treatment entails .... it is devastating!