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Masectomy

Mammaoffour
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Hello.

I have stage 2 breast cancer and after 2 biopsies I've been told my only treatment option is a masectomy to remove the 1 breast. 

I have told my consultant that i would like both breasts off and to be completly flat. Ive been told that i can have the breast with cancer taken off in 4 weeks and that i will have to wait 12 months before they will take the other breast.

has anyone else gone doen this route? Have you regretted removing a healthy breast to go flat? 

How is it living with 1 breast?

i guess im worried about being left with 1 breast, i am 38yrs old with 2 young children so im concious taking them swimming etc and how i will look. 

also single so concious of any future sexual relationship 

Thankyou for reading x

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  • Hello Mammaoffour

    I know that I've previously replied to you on another thread regarding your upcoming surgery and your desire to be completely flat. I hope that you were able to make contact with some of the women in the Flat Friends group who could share their experiences with you. 

    I believe that  went on to have a double mastectomy later in life and it may be that she is able to share some of her experiences with you. You might also want to have a look at the Breast Cancer Now forum to see if you can connect with other women who have made this choice. 

    Whatever choices you make regarding your surgery, I hope that the clinical team are supportive as well as the friends and family around you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Mammaoffour

    I know that I've previously replied to you on another thread regarding your upcoming surgery and your desire to be completely flat. I hope that you were able to make contact with some of the women in the Flat Friends group who could share their experiences with you. 

    I believe that  went on to have a double mastectomy later in life and it may be that she is able to share some of her experiences with you. You might also want to have a look at the Breast Cancer Now forum to see if you can connect with other women who have made this choice. 

    Whatever choices you make regarding your surgery, I hope that the clinical team are supportive as well as the friends and family around you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Offline in reply to Moderator Jenn

    Sorry to hear you are in this situation. I had cancer in both breasts but could have had mastectomy on left and partial on the right . I decided to have them both off to be equal . I didn’t mind going flat but had myself put on waiting list for reconstructive surgery,just in case . I did feel clothes fitted better with breasts .The prosthesis were great and you can swim with them ,I have just had my silicone implants and feel great . See how you feel , don’t rush into things ,you are young as well .I am 62 and happy I have had it done . Sexually you will feel better too ,I am sure . I will have nipples tattooed in a few months too . It’s for me to feel good . Good luck and stay in touch xx

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