Lumpectomy wasn’t really an option because of the size of the mass and where it’s at. It’s right behind my nipple. That’s actually how I found it! I woke up on day and my nipple was inverted and my areola was sort of half sunken in. I kept watching and it never changed so I went in for my yearly checkup. I had missed my mammogram last year somehow. The previous few years I had gone every year. I feel like I got really lucky because if I hadn’t had that physical sign i probably would have put off going in just due to being busy with life and I’m not the type who worries about things! I had a breast reduction years ago and I always thought that really reduced your risk of breast cancer so it really wasn’t on my radar. Initially when I scheduled my appointment I thought it was just tissue moving or something with turning 50 LOL. I could tell right away during the exam that the nurse was concerned and she turned out to be right. My plastic surgeon recommended a nurse called The Nipple Fairy who does 3 D nipple tattoos. So guess that will be my last step in this process. It will be my first tattoo LOL. In my mind I’m picturing the right side to look like a Barbie boob until then! I’m hoping to stay positive and not be too upset about how it looks through the process because it does matter to me. Thank you for your reply!! That’s wonderful your surgeon was able to do the surgery that way for you!! I wish you all the best too!! If you don’t mind sharing what natural methods you will be using (when you know) I would love to hear! Good luck with your onco type score!! I found it a real comfort to have that knowledge.