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Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 12 11:11am | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
May I ask how old you are? I am 67 and have been thinking about double mastectomy instead of the lumpectomy with radiation and 5 years of hormone suppression. Thank you for sharing.
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Hello @jjjw. I was diagnosed at 50 and had the surgery at 51. My boss is late 50s and chose the lumpectomy with radiation. She preferred that and was pleased with her results. However, my surgeon said that the recurrence rate was higher with a lumpectomy.
I think it is up to the individual and you do what is best for you. However, I am totally pleased with the double mastectomy and opted out of chemo. No medication was required in my case.
Best to you on your journey.