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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...
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Abbydog
Member
5 years ago
It's a hard decision. Life would be easier without the other one. I had thought of it.
I don't like wearing a bra, especially with the prosthesis.
But I am a larger lady, size 18. I would be bothered by my larger belly, if I was flat.
If I were flatter abdominally, I would choose both off.
For now I'm planning on a reconstruction, perhaps next year.