prophylactic mastectomy

[Guest guest]

Hi Carole,

I have a family history. My Mom died of breast cancer in 1966. I'm

a 21 year survivor. They only did a mastectomy, no node involvement, so

in 'olden days' they didn't do any radiation or chemo. I asked for a

bilateral and was told, " it just wasn't done due to legality " to have a

prophylactic if the second breast was healthy. I (because of the laws)

had to wait for 3 1/2 years for another breast cancer to occur on the

other side. It was a new cancer, not a reoccurence, but that didn't

make me feel any better. I still had to go through the whole thing

again. My advice is evident.

Blessings and prayers for all.

> In short, what does everybody think about a preventative mastectomy on my

other breast ?

Angel (A.K.A. Mari)

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[Guest guest]

I didn't have any problems with my right breast and I had it remove and had

recon done. I have had b/c twice in my left breast. The second time was a

recurrance of the old cancer and a bit of new cancer. Luckily my husband and I

have very good insurance. There were no problems when I decided to do a

bilateral mast.. good luck with your decision. Theresa T.

ari wrote:

Hi Carole,

I have a family history. My Mom died of breast cancer in 1966. I'm

a 21 year survivor. They only did a mastectomy, no node involvement, so

in 'olden days' they didn't do any radiation or chemo. I asked for a

bilateral and was told, " it just wasn't done due to legality " to have a

prophylactic if the second breast was healthy. I (because of the laws)

had to wait for 3 1/2 years for another breast cancer to occur on the

other side. It was a new cancer, not a reoccurence, but that didn't

make me feel any better. I still had to go through the whole thing

again. My advice is evident.

Blessings and prayers for all.

> In short, what does everybody think about a preventative mastectomy on my

other breast ?

Angel (A.K.A. Mari)

mfgershman@...

Please click each day to help others, IT'S FREE!

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