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My oncologist and my surgeon both told me that there was not scientific evidence that bilateral surgery would decrease my chance of recurrence. But, I personally, am still happy that I chose this option over just removing the breast with stage II cancer. Sure seems to work well having two perfectly matched prosthesis. And I just got two very gorgeous, frilly but wonderful new bras from my speciality shop. You can even see the lace thru a nice blouse.
Works for me. I will ask Tiptoe what she thinks when she arrives.
Catherine
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Catherine
Found my own lump in the shower
April 2006 at the age of 58
Stage IIB, ER- PR- HER2+++ multi focal tumors, largest 2.3cm
Chemo first: AC/Taxol over 16 weeks
Bilateral mastectomy Sep 06
33 rads after the surgery
1 year of Herceptin completed Dec 07
15 years and no recurrence as of April 2021
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