Mastectomy?
Hi, I have stage 2 invasive, grade 3 her+ er+ carcinoma & had a mastectomy & lat dorsi reconstruction in March this year. I have one more chemo to go...joy! & then continue on with Herceptin for the usual 12months. My question to you knowing, wise women is do I give in to my fear & have my other breast removed? I can't imagine going thru my life with concern (even though the chances are slim) of recurrence in the other breast. Already I'm feeling it & counting the months to my next mammogram. Would you undergo surgery just to be sure? My man is happy with whatever I decide, & girlfriends will also support my decision. The Dr's say why remove healthy tissue....& you know I agree. But I'm the one who has to live with this. What would you do? Or maybe what have you done? This is one decision I have time to make, but I need thoughts of women who really understand. Dx