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DiDi70 · 12-06-2010, 07:52 AM

I was diagnosed stage 3b, grade 3 (very aggressive) in Nov. 2009. Had 5 opinions on the mastectomy issue. My surgeon wanted me to have a lumpectomy. I asked the opinion of my Medical Oncologist, who recommended a mastectomy, due to his experience. My Onc. is about 60 yrs old and Chief of Onc. My Surgeon is about 45. I sought the opinion of others and the other 3 Doctors recommended mastectomy. I went ahead and decided to have a double mastectomy, though a double was never indicated. I have no regrets.

Hope this helps.

12-06-2010, 07:52 AM	#2
DiDi70 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 76	Re: mastectomy or partial mastectomy? I was diagnosed stage 3b, grade 3 (very aggressive) in Nov. 2009. Had 5 opinions on the mastectomy issue. My surgeon wanted me to have a lumpectomy. I asked the opinion of my Medical Oncologist, who recommended a mastectomy, due to his experience. My Onc. is about 60 yrs old and Chief of Onc. My Surgeon is about 45. I sought the opinion of others and the other 3 Doctors recommended mastectomy. I went ahead and decided to have a double mastectomy, though a double was never indicated. I have no regrets. Hope this helps.