Unsure about surgery type

Hi Helen 21 welcome to the forum.. like you my breast cancer was Lobular but a smaller area than yours..That said lobular can be a bit sneaky and develops differently to other types of breast cancer in that it is not always a defined lump. Mine was bigger when it was removed than they originally thought..I imagine it will depend on the size and location and how much breast tissue they need to take but they should be able to advise you re which op when all the results are known. Hope that's useful and happy to answer any further queries you may have. 

Hi Helen

I had a mixed lobular and ductal tumour 4 cm, but with another less than 1 cm area too.  I had a mastectomy which I was glad about as there were a couple of other tiny bits detected when it was all sent to the lab that weren't seen on any scan.  Don't regret it at all, just delighted its all gone.  It was also quite a large area in comparison to my breast size so I would have ended up with a very unsatisfactory outcome cosmetically I think with a lumpectomy.  Good luck with your decision x

Hi Gail, Thank you so much for your reply. That is very helpful. Really hope you are well and recovering, keep well.

Helen x

Hi Lullabelle, Thank you for taking the time to respond to me. That's really helpful and I am definitely leaning towards a full mastectomy just to improve my chances. I trust you are making a good recovery and keep well.

Thanks

Helen x