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Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 25 5:38pm | Replies (60)Comment receiving replies
I had a double mastectomy and reconstruction eight years ago. At. first the surgeon discouraged me from removing a healthy breast,but supported my decision. I tend to have side effects from many medications. Have not had any complications. Only took extra strength Tylenol for pain post surgery. Have never regretted my decision.
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@laurieak This is good to hear. I was diagnosed with Stage 0 in one breast about a month ago- but it's in multiple areas so I was offered either an attempt for lumpectomy and radiation or mastectomy, which will be in Jan. I'm 42 and healthy so the diagnosis was a shock and weighing the decision has been really hard and also surreal. That said, I'm really surprised that I'm strongly leaning toward double mastectomy- firstly because I want to reduce my risk of recurrence and also because I really don't want radiation. It's so helpful to come on here and read people's stories and also to hear you say that you don't regret your choice. Happy for you and thank you.