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I opted DMX . My MIL had a single. She had always wished she did both. But her Dr refused to remove a healthy breast. Her back hurt, she didn’t like the feel of 1 filler and 1real in a bra, which she said never fit right. Even though she was fitted properly. She didn’t like the look of 1. But we are all different and it is your body , your choice
Even though my cancer was only in 1 breast, I opted for the double mastectomy because my mom died from breast cancer and I wanted to avoid having breast cancer on the other side and needing another mastectomy . My doctors agreed that a double mastectomy was a good choice for me based on family history and because I was young-ish at diagnosis when I was 50 years old.
Hi Joyce, My diagnosis at 62 was HER2+, Stage 2, Grade 3. I was offered a choice between the mastectomy or lumpectomy. I opted for the single mastectomy with aesthetic flat closure (no plans for reconstruction). I only did the one side as the right side was healthy, there is no genetic predisposition (known anyway) for HER2+.
I just pop a prosthetic in the bra, and roll on with my life! It works for me, Should you have any questions about that route- feel free to ask. And BTW, I am now 7 years since the surgery and 6 years post treatment- and so far, all good!
Keeping you in prayers as you navigate through all the info and emotions to make the decisions that are right for you! Hugs!
This is such a personal decision, and there's no single "right" answer — it really comes down to your individual risk factors, preferences, and what your oncology team recommends for your specific situation.
Here are some things to consider when thinking about a single vs. bilateral (both sides) mastectomy:
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