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RSVP
New member
2 days ago

Surgical options

Hi all,

I have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and I have my first meeting with the surgeon on Thursday. I know to expect surgery soon but dont know if this will be lumpectomy or mastectomy. I know that this will be one of the things to discuss on Thursday but I am curious if there is a 'choice' - in a sense part of me just wants to be told which option but I wondered if anyone here made a decision one way or the other and how they felt about that?  How long do you get to make any decisions if a choice is available? 
Am also put this query in the recently diagnosed thread as I have not posted before and not sure which is better for this. 
Thanks for any thoughts. 

lumpectomy
mastectomy

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  • AimBar's avatar
    AimBar
    Member
    1 hour ago

    Hi RSVP​ 

    I too have been recently diagnosed with invasive carcinoma in both breasts. Multiple in one side.  I am 52.

    I am meeting again with my breast surgeon after a negative genetic test results, and a plastic surgeon, next week.

    I have been doing a lot of reading regarding my surgery options and we do have a choice.  Read through as much information on here as possible as it is a very personal choice.  Look at different websites too e.g. 

    https://www.melbournebreastcancersurgery.com.au/lumpectomy-vs-mastectomy-how-to-choose.html

    A good surgeon will not rush you into making a decision.  Mine has been fabulous in explaining options and was not negative about me wanting to take my time with the decision.

    I wish you all the best.  This resource is so incredible and you are not alone.