Lumpectomy and radiotherapy vs mastectomy

Oooh blimey! Big decision for you. I thought would have had an option when I was diagnosed, but I didn’t! I was told I had to have a mastectomy, after which time I could opt for a reconstruction, but not immediately (something to do with encroachment on my pectoral muscle). Anyway, all is well now, there was nothing on my muscle or my lymph nodes. My mastectomy was painless and I got rid of the pesky cancer, job done! My reconstruction would have been a diep flap (where they take the “apron” from one’s tummy and use that). Sounded very appealing at the time; and I promised myself I was going to go for it, great; new boobs, flat tummy… another job done! But I have since come to terms with my mastectomy and am not interested in any more surgery. So whatever option you go for, reconstructive surgery is always an option. Nobody can make such an important decision for you, but for my money, getting rid of cancer is paramount; although as you are a young woman it’s totally understandable that you want to maintain your boobs. I was 60 happily married (still am) but I doubt I would’ve been so philosophical at 39, I like to think I would have been, but I don’t know. All the best with such a difficult decision. But at least we’re lucky enough to have options. Lots of love and hugs xxx

Thank you for your reply Mazz. It is so difficult all I want is the best results.

sending love and hugs