Mastectomy

I found out today that I might need a mastectomy. I've been crying all day. In the space of a few weeks it has went from removal of cancer with breast lift to now a reduction or mastectomy depending if we get clear margins or not from my first op to remove cancer. If I need a mastectomy I won't qualify for reconstruction due to my BMI which isn't massively over the requirement. I'm really struggling with it all. I feel that I'm being vain when I should be lucky that my cancer is early and treatable. 

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  • Hi Twinmum.

    Really sorry to hear you have received this news today. Its OK to cry and you are not being vain at all. The idea of losing a part of you is totally terrifying and any breast surgery and cancer diagnosis no matter how early and treatable has a huge effect on a person mentally and physically.

    What was it that changed the treatment plan for you? 

    Be kind to yourself! You never have to apologise for how you are feeling.

    Sending hugs x

     

  • Thank you for the reply. 

    When I went to get my magseed ultrasound they ended up doing more biopsies as there was another area they weren't sure about which turned out to be cancerous too. I have 5 small areas over a section of my breast. I do have large breasts so hoping the reduction works out. Xx

  • I really hope the reduction works out for you and you don't need further surgery!

    I have big boobs too.....current plan is for upper left quadrant of affected breast to be removed with a lift and bilateral reduction. Having an MRI on Thursday so fingers crossed that doesn't throw a spanner in the works but what will be will be!

    Take care....you've got this! Xx

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  • I really hope the reduction works out for you and you don't need further surgery!

    I have big boobs too.....current plan is for upper left quadrant of affected breast to be removed with a lift and bilateral reduction. Having an MRI on Thursday so fingers crossed that doesn't throw a spanner in the works but what will be will be!

    Take care....you've got this! Xx

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