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Double Mastectomy and possible Colon Cancer
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Apr 5, 2020 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Hi @grandma368, I add my welcome. I'm glad that your surgery is going ahead as planned on Tuesday. My thought is to take one day at a time. Focus on your healing after surgery. It sounds like your cancer care team is being very thorough. While it's a double shock to find out you may have another cancer, it's really good that they found it. Colon cancer is very slow growing. So focus on the mastectomy first. A colonoscopy will give them more information and you'll cross that bridge when necessary.
Here are some helpful discussions that fellow members @marybe and @roch started a while back that can help you prepare for Tuesday.
- What Are Your Best Tips for Before and After a Mastectomy? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-are-your-best-tips-for-before-and-after-a-mastectomy/
– Breast Surgery; any advice to prepare for surgery? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/breast-surgery-any-advice-to-prepare-for-surgery/
When do you know about whether the left breast will be removed or not?
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Thank you for your words of hope. I am ok with the surgery to remove my breast. I know it will be a shock to look in the mirrow and not have them anymore but I believe I will look in the mirrow and see a beautiful me without breast cancer. The colon cancer is what is really bothering me My dad passed away in 2006 with Colon Cancer. BUT so much has changed since his death. I will have to put my trust in my doctor/surgeon and God. I am having some systems of the colon cancer or it just be my nerves. I have to remember to take one day at a time. AND i am going to try to find a group here in Camden, NC. Thank you and Gold Bless You. Deborah