In 2019 i had a lumpectomy as it all happened so fast, stage 1. In the waiting room for radiation and also in online support groups i met 2 sweet ladies that opted for mastectomies, one was stage 4 and the other stage 0.
They both said how there was more breast cancer found after the surgery. I don't know how that is found afterwards but they were all so happy they elected to have a mastectomy. One was going to remain flat and use prosthetics and the other was still working through the reconstruction of her breasts as that apparently takes some time.
Sending you courage and strength on your journey. ☺️