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Becky · 07-31-2013, 05:42 AM

Although I have both my breasts, I have explored having both removed (and I am almost 9 years out). I will definitely do so if I have another problem.

That said, if the time comes mentally or medically, having them removed with immediate DIEP reconstruction can be done (and you already have one removed). So, in answer to your question, you can have the other breast removed and then be reconstructed on both sides at the same time.

07-31-2013, 05:42 AM	#13
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Re: Thoughts on removal of opposite healthy breast? Although I have both my breasts, I have explored having both removed (and I am almost 9 years out). I will definitely do so if I have another problem. That said, if the time comes mentally or medically, having them removed with immediate DIEP reconstruction can be done (and you already have one removed). So, in answer to your question, you can have the other breast removed and then be reconstructed on both sides at the same time. __________________ Kind regards Becky Found lump via BSE Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45 1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) 2 micromets to sentinel node Stage 2A left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg lumpectomies 9/7/04 4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol Used Leukine instead of Neulasta 35 rads on right side only 4/05 started Tamoxifen Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations Oophorectomy 8/05 Started Arimidex 9/05 Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06 Arimidex Only Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia NED 18 years! Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"