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Thanks for these suggestions! I’m scheduled for a double mastectomy on 8/28. No reconstruction. I feel confident about deciding on this risk reducing surgery but my immediate family is not completely on board. Am wondering if others have experienced this situation.
I am 1 year post lumpectomy having had stage 1 lobular cancer. 3 weeks of radiation which I tolerated well. I’ve had a persistent seroma at incision site (9 aspirations, 2 attempts at external drains) so the next step would be surgery to remove the seroma. For peace of mind I’m opting for what my family feels is extreme surgery.
I appreciate having this forum!
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Many patients get a bilateral mastectomy for DCIS or LCIS (a precancer). Many more get them for a single cancer tumor in one breast. Why would it be an extreme surgery for you to decide to just stop with the drains and the aspirations that don’t seem to be taking care of it.
In my humble opinion, the only question would be, if you feel like it is the right thing for you?
Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve recently been diagnosed with stage one DCIS, and I’m considering a double mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction. None of the options is ideal, but I believe we must do what is necessary. It’s not an easy decision, but the support I’ve received from women who have faced breast cancer and from forums like this has made the process more bearable. It’s important to do what is best for your health and to focus on living your best life moving forward. I will be praying for you. Wishing you blessings and peace in your decision.
I agree family feedback can be tough. It ultimately is your body and what you feel comfortable with. I had stage 2 lobular and opted for single masectomy, no reconstruction. I didn't want reconstruction at my age, that would have been to much surgery for me. Any kind of breast surgery will be an adjustment at first, I am happy with what I decided and wish you comfort and peace with your decision. It will all work out. Hugs.
It’s great when you feel confident about finding the right decision for yourself. 22 years ago had mastectomy with saline implant. IDC discovered in April in same breast . I told my general surgeon I wanted the implant out and go to a flat chest and the surgeon told me “you don’t want that.” I was surprised at her strong reaction. Glad I did what I wanted. Then the oncologist shamed me for refusing tamoxifen 22 years ago. Tough crowd!
The one thing I learned from my breast cancer experience is that there are no wrong treatment decisions - every person must consider their own health, lifestyles, and options and choose their own path. My mom had a single mastectomy with no reconstruction, my sister had a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction, and I had a single mastectomy with reconstruction. All good choices for us. Please decide what is right for you and go with it, you will be glad you did!
Hugs to you and everyone else on this forum.
I agree with everyone else. It is your body and only you can decide what what is best for your body. Hopefully they will put aside their beliefs and support your decision.
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I just want to wish you good luck tomorrow. I hope you will wake up from surgery with the feeling of relief. You will be ok. Big hugs.
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Family feedback can be tough. But ultimately it's your body and your decision. I opted not to have reconstruction and have remained comfortable (3 years later) with that decision. The family came around. I hope it all works out for you. Wishing you all the best!