Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer last week and I need a mastectomy. Huge shock as after my first mastecnomy. I have to chose between reconstruction or implant and wondered if anyone else is in my positon?
To be honest, all over the place. I had a second set of biopsies taken on Friday, so its back to a waiting game for the results. I think the waiting is the worst.
I'm not sure what my options are just yet, although I do know it will be a Mastectomy.
If reconstruction is an option at the time of the surgery, then I might take it. But if it was to be done at a later date I dont think I'd consider it. Its just such a lot to process.
I have found this forum helpful though, everyone is so lovely.
Thanks Joyce, I am sorry you are going through a similar thing. I had a meeting with a surgeon who just does reconstructions and another meeting with one who does implants. I think I am going to have an implant when I have the mastectomy done but I am still not 100% sure. I have another meeting on Weds to discuss. The waiting is the worse I agree. I am keeping busy with work (but finding it hard to concentrate) and trying to get as fit as I can so I can have the best chance of a good recovery. I am also reading a book called The Buddha, Geoff and Me which is really helping my state of mind. We will get there lovely lady, keep going
I'm not quite as far on as you are, I need to wait for a second set of biopsy results.
They did say at my last appointment that I could have reconstruction, but I'm worrying about the biopsy results showing up something which needs radiotherapy. Its the waiting!!!
Anyway, I'm feeling positive today, so I'm going to try and hold on to that feeling.
