Profilatic mascetomy
Just wondering how many ladies have opted to have a double mastectomy with cancer only in one breast to try and eliminate the possibility of it coming back. Also was your choice based on a genetic fac...
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Hi Kel
I had a bilateral mastecomy and reconstruction (by expanders) in April last year. The lump I found was identified in one breast, however I elected to have them both removed as my mum is also a bc survivor and she only had one removed. She is 7 years remission - which is fabulous, however she still stresses about it returning . My choice proved to be the right one for me. The pathology post surgery was that there was another small tumor in the same breast 2mm, and there were pre-malignant cells in the other breast. I have had no regrets whatsoever. But this is a very personal choice, it is not for everyone. My relationship with my old sagy breasts was not fabulous and I shed no real tears about losing them. I think that seeing my mum (who had chemo and has not been reconstructed) contributed to this. I was 40 when diagnosed and my cancer was stage 2 and there was no lymph node involvement. I have been so very lucky to have escaped chemo - however am on Tamoxifen for 5 years. At the end of this month is my first anniversary since diagnosis. I can't believe almost a year has gone. I am fully reconstructed now and are very happy with the result. I wish you all the best on your journey. I am happy to answer any questions you may have - just ask
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Liz x