After speaking with genetics I was advised that my best chance of not getting breast cancer again would be to have a double mastectomy. I was also told, because I’ve had radiotherapy on both breast that it means a bigger operation. I’m waiting to hear back from my oncologist at the moment because although having this surgery helps prevent a new cancer diagnosis, it doesn’t stop the old one coming back. I feel very emotional at the moment and really don’t know what to do. At the moment I have a mammogram once a year and a MRI once a year. Are there any other options?
Hi Daisy77
It really is horrible when you're given treatment choices because you worry that you might make the wrong one.
I can't help with what other options there might be but I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.
While you're waiting for replies, it would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and treatment so far into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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