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((Lisa))
After I recurred (Stage 0 to Stage 1) in exactly 2 years after lumpectomy , clear margins,+ 33 rads my hindsight kicked in and I wished I had gone the more drastic route of bilateral mastectomy. With this local recur I asked for and got bilateral mastectomy. I remember my surgeon said that he knew I was serious about the request by the look in my eyes. After two years of mammos and all the angst surrounding them I just couldn't face any more.
It's your decision in the end. Someone earlier said to make your choice and don't look back; good advice. Although my left breast was healthy I have absolutely no regrets about my choice. It may or may not prevent another recur, but I feel on much firmer ground emotionally with both breasts gone.
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