Breast cancer

I'm sorry to read this x

Hi Maggie! Sorry to hear you’re going through such worry! That’s always the worst bit. I was told that I had to have a mastectomy from the get go, but on the day of my surgery the surgeon told me that he and the multi disciplinary team had discussed the possibility of me avoiding this and just having a lumpectomy, but the consensus of opinion was that the mastectomy was the safest option to avoid a recurrence. They could have taken a chance with the lumpectomy, but decided against it; I agreed. I just wanted rid of the cancer. Had I taken the chance I suspect I’d be in your position now. I imagine they’re just being careful and if they thought the cancer had spread, they’d have told you. I believe they’re just acting in your best interests. They’re perhaps worried that the margins weren’t sufficient and so are just going for the option with the best odds. Apparently my breast would have been quite deformed anyway with just the lumpectomy. Not sure from your post if your more worried about the mastectomy or the chance of a spread; but I don’t think you should worry to much about the spread bit, I believe they think you’ll benefit from further surgery, so go with it. In my experience the mastectomy isn’t painful at all and, if I’m honest, is quite a relief once you’ve come to terms with it (and you will). I don’t know how old you are or your circumstances, but try to take heart and be confident that you’ll come through this with much more peace of mind. Lots of love to you xxx

Thank u for your lovely reply very positive. I was positive all along until today , I’m not worried about the mastectomy I just want rid of it , but I am worried incase it spread , hopefully it hasn’t I’m 53 . Lots of love to u 2 hope alls going well for u now so