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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