I’m new to this type of forum, but sometimes somebody other than family is easier to talk to.
diagnosed yesterday, was such a shock as I thought I simply had a cyst or benign lump
dont know which way to turn at the moment. consultant offered lumpectomy with radiation or mastectomy but a big preference for mastectomy as more likely to be clear of cancer. Certainly not expecting a mastectomy and this one scares the living daylights out of me
I have a week or so to think about it and am just trying to work out which one. At the apt I was adamant that I didn't want my breast off but a day later, I'm thinking the consultant was right to suggest this option. My mom went through a mastectomy and I nursed her and to be honest, I think this has made it worse in even thinking about it
Prosthetics, I know about but how about swimwear and the bras I see are soft and stretchy which I could never wear as I'm so tiny. Always have had to wear underwired and a little push up to help give me something that little extra. Also have lost a lot of weight gone from 7st 5 to 5st 10 without trying ….still getting used to this and waiting for it to pile back on, but not even a pound!
Even smaller now in the bustt so I feel that, based on my past experience with soft no nothing bras, my prosthetic would make me lopsided with my boob side as I just can't fill it. Don't fancy going without anything, apart from in my own house Even if I do get reconstruction, what if I put my weight back on and get a fuller right boob to the pre constructed loss of weight boob I a bit confused what to do right now, for the best, health wise I know which choice, aesthetic wise, not a clue
any advice please
