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Lauriesh · 08-04-2007, 05:12 AM

I did not have the other one removed. I was 37 when I was diagnosed. I also had a somewhat large tumor and also tested neg for genetic testing. I spoke to the radiologist and asked him if my remaining breast had dense tissue(which would make finding a tumor harder to do). He told me it did not and that my bc tumor was clearly visible from the mammogram.
I now go for mammograms every 6 months on the remaining breast and so far so good.
I had diep flap recon done and it looks great. I did have a lift and reduction done on the good breast to match the new breast. If I ever have to have the other breast done, there are other flaps that can be done, such as from the back or the butt.

Good luck with your decision

Laurie

08-04-2007, 05:12 AM	#4
Lauriesh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lakeville, Minnesota Posts: 199	I did not have the other one removed. I was 37 when I was diagnosed. I also had a somewhat large tumor and also tested neg for genetic testing. I spoke to the radiologist and asked him if my remaining breast had dense tissue(which would make finding a tumor harder to do). He told me it did not and that my bc tumor was clearly visible from the mammogram. I now go for mammograms every 6 months on the remaining breast and so far so good. I had diep flap recon done and it looks great. I did have a lift and reduction done on the good breast to match the new breast. If I ever have to have the other breast done, there are other flaps that can be done, such as from the back or the butt. Good luck with your decision Laurie