How to choose between therapeutic mammoplasty and double mastectomy?

Recently diagnosed with double breast cancer and trying to decide between therapeutic mammoplasty and double mastectomy. I’m well past retirement age and have diabetes so am looking for low risk approach. Worried about losing the use of my arms. Mmadeleine

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  • Hello Mmadeleine

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been diagnosed with double breast cancer. It's understandable that you want to make the best choice for your circumstances regarding surgery. 

    I'm going to tag in my reply to you as I know that she had a double mastectomy quite a few years ago now and regularly shares her story with other forum members. Hopefully, she will pop along to say hello and share her experiences with you. 

    If you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses you can call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to offer any advice, information and support they can. 

    Whatever choice you make Mmadeleine I hope that your surgery and recovery go smoothly. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Mmadeleine

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been diagnosed with double breast cancer. It's understandable that you want to make the best choice for your circumstances regarding surgery. 

    I'm going to tag in my reply to you as I know that she had a double mastectomy quite a few years ago now and regularly shares her story with other forum members. Hopefully, she will pop along to say hello and share her experiences with you. 

    If you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses you can call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to offer any advice, information and support they can. 

    Whatever choice you make Mmadeleine I hope that your surgery and recovery go smoothly. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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