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Hi Cazza25,

Welcome and sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I am not sure what to advice as I wasn't given the choice I was told I would need a mastectomy. I think being given the choice must be really daunting for you. If it helps though, I was told a mastectomy  because of the size and to make sure the cancer was all gone as they couldn't get a safe margin of clearance and also I would of been left disfigured he said. Have you spoken about all these sorts of things with your doctor? Xx

Hi Jenflower

Thank you for your response and I’m sorry to hear that you have had to have a mastectomy. 
My doctor has said it’s my decision, so many pros and cons for both. If i choose the mastectomy i can have surgery next Wednesday, if I choose the implant it will be another few weeks. 
To be honest I would just like it gone and to never return so possibly the mastectomy is probably my best option. Xx

I was given the choice but because my tumour was only 2.1cm and 1.8 after chemo my surgeon said I was good candidate for lumpectomy so that's what I decided on. I think if I had more then one tumour I would have gone for masecomy. 

I felt like I wanted it gone straight away too as I had 5 lumps, 5.3 cm in size. I did struggle though with the thought of having breast removed but once done I have been fine. I think for a while having to have my breast removed took the joy away from getting rid of the cancer. Sounds crazy I know, but it's how I felt. Well I hope all goes well whatever you decide xx

Hi kertra

Thank you for your response and advice, I’m so glad that things have worked out for you after a lumpectomy. Xx 

Thank you for sharing your story, it’s definitely made me feel more positive xx

Your more than welcome. If you feel like it let us know what you decide. Good luck though which ever road you take xx