Dear Monica,
It sounds as though you are not keen to have mastectomy at all. Have I assumed correctly? It may be wisest to give that issue more thought. Having the tumour and the diseased breast(s)removed may be a way of providing you with the best chance for a positive outcome, as well as being an "easy" way of slotting into well established protocols, while also saving you money and angst. I have had bilateral mastectomies, and am very relieved to be without them. But it is so hard trying to make so many decisions while also feeling stressed and confused. It's a really steep learning curve, but the decisions you make now may make all the difference to your long term well being.
Good luck with it all,
Vicki
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