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MrsMac
Member
5 years ago

To remove or not to remove..... that is the question

Hi all,  I am 2 years post diagnosis.  Left Mastectomy, Chemo, Radiation, Oophorectomy and taking Exemestane.  I looking for advice from anyone who decided after treatment was finished instead of a re...
breast-reconstruction
mastectomy
post-treatment
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Glemmis
Member
5 years ago
Hi @MrsMac, I had left mastectomy in 2016, followed by chemo & radiotherapy & Letrozole. In 2019 I had the right breast removed followed by double DIEP. I always wanted the other breast removed as was worrying about another cancer & decided recon at the same time was a good idea. It was a long surgery, 12 hours, but I am very happy with the results & it has helped me to move on. No more mammograms, just a yearly ultrasound. Good luck with your decision!