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Liz J. · 03-02-2006, 08:48 PM

Hi Maria,

I was dx in April 2005 with IDC HER2++ ER/PR+. Had 6 rounds of CAF. Am now receiving Herceptin. I had the modified radical mastectomy 6 days after dx. My biggest fear at the time was how I was going to handle the anesthesia as I also have COPD. I regret not having a lateral mast as I am constantly checking the remaining breast. Sometimes it is like an obsession. I asked my onc. and he feels since I am post meno and not likely hereditary he would not recommend it. I still am considering it. It would be that much less time under anesthesia as now it would be one breast not two. Also I would not be constantly checking this breast and I could wear a good padded bra as oppossed to the prophylatic ones I now wear. May the Lord be with us in each and every decision.

Hugs,

Liz

03-02-2006, 08:48 PM	#12
Liz J. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	Hi Maria, I was dx in April 2005 with IDC HER2++ ER/PR+. Had 6 rounds of CAF. Am now receiving Herceptin. I had the modified radical mastectomy 6 days after dx. My biggest fear at the time was how I was going to handle the anesthesia as I also have COPD. I regret not having a lateral mast as I am constantly checking the remaining breast. Sometimes it is like an obsession. I asked my onc. and he feels since I am post meno and not likely hereditary he would not recommend it. I still am considering it. It would be that much less time under anesthesia as now it would be one breast not two. Also I would not be constantly checking this breast and I could wear a good padded bra as oppossed to the prophylatic ones I now wear. May the Lord be with us in each and every decision. Hugs, Liz Last edited by Liz J.; 03-02-2006 at 08:53 PM.. Reason: Didn't realize first name