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The decision you are contemplating is a very difficult one. When I was first diagnosed I immediately told my surgeon and oncologist that I wanted a bilateral mastectomy. Modifidd radical on the right side side (cancer) and a simple mastectomy on the left side.
The reason for my decision was that I had lumps removed from both my breasts in the past and I didn't want to take any chances. Yes, I was told that a lumpectmy followed by radiation would offer the same benefit.
I personally am very happy with my decision and if I had to do it all over again - knowing what I know now I would opt for the same decision.
Whatever decision you make just be sure you will be comfortable with it. You are in my prayers as you make this decision.
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Kate
Stage IIIC Diagnosed Oct 25, 2005 (age 58)
ER/PR-, HER2+++, grade 3, Ploidy/DNA index: Aneuploid/1.61, S-phase: 24.2%
Neoadjunct chemo: 4 A/C; 4 Taxatore
Bilateral mastectomy June 8, 2006
14 of 26 nodes positive
Herceptin June 22, 2006 - April 20, 2007
Radiation (X35) July 24-September 11, 2006
BRCA1/BRCA2 negative
Stage IV lung mets July 13, 2007 - TCH
Single brain met - August 6, 2007 -CyberKnife
Oct 2007 - clear brain MRI and lung mets shrinking.
March 2008 lung met progression, brain still clear - begin Tykerb/Xeloda/Ixempra
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