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Replies to "Hi, Finally, did you do a mastectomy or lumptectomy? My condition is similar to yours..."
Hi -
I am sorry to hear this -my thoughts are with you.
I ended up doing a mastectomy. My breast was too small to take out the DCIS and and the ALH. I would have been left with a much deformed breast.
The whole thing is a process and something you have to decide on yourself. If I could make one suggestion it would be to go with a good surgeon (obviously) and one that is kind. The surgeons and doctors that are rated "best doctor" in the field may have made their name earlier and now they are too busy and no longer deserve the recognition. They show up for the initial consult and the surgery - everything else is support staff. Time is on your side - find that right doctor/surgeon for you and one that you feel cares. It does matter.