Can I opt for a double mastectomy

Hi 

I was diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday in my right breast.  So will be having a mastectomy in a months time. 

I would like to ask if anyone knows if its possible to request a double mastectomy to reduce my chances of it reoccurring.

 

Thanks 

Lynette

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  • Hi there ... 

    So sorry you've had to join our little chat place... your most welcome.. and your def not alone , there's been lots of new breast ladies latly ...

    I had a grade three breast cancer and masectomy  in July 2017 .... l was also debating weather to have a double masectomy.. but just had a total right masectomy... but I'm quite o.k with it all .. 

    I'm not sure but have heard some say they had to fight their oncology team... others were given it ... so think it's depending how your team think .. maybe write down for and against... and once your sure what you want, give them a ring and ask what their take of it is ... 

    Well any time you want a chat or vent or want to know anything , someone here will be able to help ..

    Chrissie xx

  • Hi Chrissie 

    Thank you I guess I'm just panicking about it all. Its nice to speak to you as you have gone through the same thing.  

    How did you cope with going through the op. I'm feeling very nervous and have been suffering with anxiety quite bad the breast cancer nurse said this is normal.

    I guess I'm just worried about getting it in the other breast too.

     

    Lynette xx

  • [@Jolamine]‍ managed to persuade her consultant to do a double mastectomy, I've tagged her and she usully responds very quickly. Getting her take on this might help you. 

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