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Preventative mastectomy decision - young mum
Hello, Are there any young mums out there, without BRCA, who have chosen to have a preventative mastectomy of the other side at the time of reconstruction? I am a young 34yo mum who was diagnose...
Hi @SimB,
I’m scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy once my chemo is finished, and like you my surgeon didn’t recommend this course of action, but it is what I want for a better peace of mind.
Ive had 2 friends who had a single mastectomy and both said they wish they’d done both. Reasons included feeling lopsided, reconstruction doesn’t match properly, and worry about the breast. One of them went on to have the other breast removed 5 years after the first.
At at the end of the day, make the decision that sits well for you xx
I’m scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy once my chemo is finished, and like you my surgeon didn’t recommend this course of action, but it is what I want for a better peace of mind.
Ive had 2 friends who had a single mastectomy and both said they wish they’d done both. Reasons included feeling lopsided, reconstruction doesn’t match properly, and worry about the breast. One of them went on to have the other breast removed 5 years after the first.
At at the end of the day, make the decision that sits well for you xx