Guest guest Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 comment to:liciouso811 Re: Mastectomy issues When I was dx with Stg1, 3 malignant tumors, R. breast, I opted for a bilateral mastectomy as I didn't want to go through the worry of waiting for mammograms, ultrasound, etc every so many months. I have gone through this over the past 15 years...waiting, waiting... I would like to add that I am 65yo and husband deceased....I don't know how old you are...younger women seem to want to keep the breast and more than not go for a lumpectomy....They can do reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy or later on...It makes for a lengthy surgical procedure, and my cousin did this very thing....said her surgery was 11 hours but she got it overwith...had 4 drains to deal with. She is fine today and still married. She has a very supportive husband. Men seem to be very focused on the breast and have a difficult time thinking that a woman would want to remove that part of her anatomy...My young surgeon had a difficult time with my decision but he did as I asked then later added I made a good choice.. I guess the bottom line is the decision is yours to make and everyone you ask will offer a little different viewpoint....I hope you have a strong support system...My oldest daughter had a difficult time with my choosing to have a bilateral mastectomy but then she is in her 30's and coming from a different place in her life... I wish you the best in whatever decision you make..It is a tough choice, but whatever you do, don't look back....LIfe goes forward and so must you....Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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