Further surgery after bi lateral lumpectomy

Hi mgak welcome to the forum. I am sorry that you have not had a response as yet..I'm thinking that they can only take so much breast tissue away before they leave you very lopsided and with a big difference in breast sizes. I think that's possibly why the option of a Mastectomy has  been raised. The choice really has to be yours unfortunately based on all the evidence as to why a certain procedure may be better for you. Xxx

I was initially offered a lumpectomy in both breasts then when further examination revealed more extensive cancer in the right breast they said they couldn't guarantee that they could get it all and I might end up having a mastectomy after a lumpectomy and would still be left with the same problems of future investigations as my breasts were so large. Once I said okay to the mastectomy it was then deemed sensible for the other breast which had a small tumour to be removed as I would not be left so lopsided.  I was in shock for a while but I know now it was the right decision. My right breast would always be of concern and need constant monitoring. Plus the fact that radiotherapy is known to not be as effective in heavy dense breasts, so it was a no brainer. I do miss my breasts and am looking forward to getting a proper bra and prosthetics soon, but it is nice to not be carrying the weight and of course to have less chance of recurrence.

Thank you for replying. That must have been a very difficult decision. I think you’re very brave. Wishing you all the best for the future

Hi 

I had a mastectomy on Thurs I had quite small breasts anyway so it was my decision to just go for it because I wouldn't of been left with much after the lumpectomy and there would always been that thought in the back of my mind I had left something behind. Recovery is going well but I must admit carrying doris the drain around with me all the time is becoming annoying and I will not have my results until 6th January regarding my lymph nodes. 

Try and enjoy Christmas as much as possible I'm just grateful I am still here to enjoy it once again  x 

I hope you can enjoy Christmas and have lots of support . The waiting for results is horrible.  Hoping pathology results are good.