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Feelings about single mastectomy
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 3 11:57am | Replies (35)Comment receiving replies
Hi - yes, I was very sad and grieved. Even though initially they only found cancer in my left breast, I opted for a bilateral due to concerns of the cancer coming back in the other breast.
When the pathology was done during the surgery, they did indeed find irregular cells in the right breast that didn’t show up on the mammogram or mri.
The tissue expanders are rigid and uncomfortable. It was a relief when they were replaced with implants.
I’m sorry you’re going through this. I had an oncology social worker who was very helpful to me through telehealth visits. This site was very valuable and helped me feel I was not alone. Best wishes to you!
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Thank you!! I find this site really helpful too. I’m glad to hear that having the bilateral was the right call for you. So far I still have the drain in and can’t really tell if the discomfort is just from the surgery in general or the tissue expander. I’m sure I will notice it a lot more once the doctor starts filling it. I’m going to be referred to an oncologist and I’m hoping a social worker will be available because that sounds really helpful. I thought I would be more sad post surgery but now I’m more focused on what comes next because it’s still unknown for me until I see the oncologist. It’s all a lot to take in but I’m happy that the pain is less everyday. I wish you all the best!!