[Becky]

I had a lumpectomy and radiation but only had one point of concern. I question my choice all the time in not having a bilateral masectomy which 3 surgeons told me to absolutely not have. I had other opinions because I couldn't fathom what the first surgeon was saying. I will say that I am super diligent about mammograms, MRI and self exam. If anything ever happens again, both will be promptly removed without hesitation. I sometimes think about just getting them removed with immediate reconstruction and know what surgical/reconstruction team I would use regardless.

So far (over 9 years out), I am happy with my choice but I still have both breasts and they both look good but I have that concern of a new breast cancer in the back of my mind. Certainly something about me and my genetics got me in this situation once and I feel I am at more risk than the average woman for it to happen again. I also sometimes think of just getting them removed with no reconstruction because maybe that's how I am supposed to be. But that's me not anyone else. I agree with the others that a second opinion may be in order. I get second opinions on all major things.