When I saw the consultant and given my diagnosis he seemed to think a lumpectomy would be an option but he would know more after he had my MRI results for sizing etc. Since then I have been thinking over the options and wondering if I should explore mastectomy, mainly to remove further risk but also I'm worried about how I will look after a lumpectomy and being only 42 I still want to feel ok to wear swimwear on holiday with my 6 year old without people knowing or being able to tell I've had cancer. Its not that I'm ashamed its more about keeping thing as normal as possible for my son and not draw attention to it amongst strangers etc. so as not to upset him in any way.
Can I choose mastectomy even if lumpectomy is suggested? Could I request a double mastectomy and reconstruction if only in left breast?
I have lots of questions obviously about the type and prognosis but this is one element of it all I'm hoping I can have some control over at least.