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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...
Hi Melanie,
I chose to have a bilateral mastectomy because of my family history. I have recently had genetic testing but do not have the results yet. I was 40 at diagnosis December 2011. I have one son and didn't plan on having any more children therefore the decision was relatively easy for me. I have since then had my reconstruction completed with tissue expanders followed by silicon implants, nipple reconstruction and tattooed areola. I am very happy with the results and have never questioned my decision. I have also recently had my ovaries removed. Whatever your decision, it needs to be right for you.
Chal