← Return to Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Discussion
Comment receiving replies
@windsurfer7

Oh, thank you so much for writing. I can relate so much. I don't really want implants, sounds hot, but...I have a big rib cage... also small chested so wouldn't want larger really, but the reconstruction with using your own tissue sounds complex. Anyway, I'm also sensitive to medicines, so I understand what you are saying about that. Thanks for sharing your experience with tamoxifen so far. I'm 49 and while it probably isn't far off, I haven't started menopause yet, so I get it.

Jump to this post


Replies to "Oh, thank you so much for writing. I can relate so much. I don't really want..."

Same here! Flat chested and wasn’t interested in the reconstruction. I am turning 47 this April. Just a little tip, What helped after surgery is that mastectomy pillow I got to hug and protect the site. I got one online. I have a dog who never leaves my side. Also, my sister sewed inside right pockets on my old button up shirts so I can put the JP drain in.