Lumpectomy or double mastectomy for IDC

I've had 3 lumpectomy for DCIS grade 3. If no clear margins are found then its a single mastectomy, I've never thought about a double.

It's a difficult decision, and one you need to discuss with your BC nurse, and hopefully find a solution 

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I had a double mastectomy because of the size of my breasts - was a 42H. Originally it was lumpectomy and reduction on the other breast but the it became a single mastectomy and no reduction or restructuring. In fact Pandemic actually put it on hold with no movement until I got my MP involved. I was offered a double mastectomy because I argued I would get back pain  if only one was removed. I am more or less  happy to be flat, I resent the spare tire I have acquired but basically am fine with what I got. I also had no drains! I am in my 70s and if you are younger you might not be so happy with such a drastic change of body shape. Good luck with whatever you opt for but be aware you might have a fight on getting them to remove a healthy breast. X

Hi Daises, 

I feel with you,

I was told my treatment is single mastectomy followed by chemotherapy, still awaiting HER results ( I have one 20mm the other 25 mm each different ER, plus other smaller findings in same breast via MRI). 

I want double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction as I am only 37 and don't want to look in mirror in one boob which is mine and the other reconstructed, I want them matching, if anything,  (NHS obviously doesn't want to go that direction, so next are genetic test, I will have chemo first then surgery. 

Bit worried about loosing a little time against cancer, but I think we should be granted what we actually want, as is very sensitive matter. 

Stay strong 

Wish you all the best to find right solution

Thank you for your kind reply. It helps to know there are such caring people out there. Symmetry feels important right now but I’m realising it’s more important to concentrate on removal xx

Thank you for your kind reply. It helps to know there are such caring people out there. I will take single mastectomy and double if offered Symmetry is important to me but I guess the least of my problems  xx

Thank you for your kind reply. It helps to know there are caring people out there. I’ll take single mastectomy for now. I have been offered contra lateral at a later date. I guess symmetry is the least of my problems. All the best xx