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Olivia · 06-12-2006, 04:02 PM

Hi,

I was diagnosed at 34, stage 1, Her2+, ER/PR-, grade III, .9cm. Had bilateral mastectomy, Dose dense A/C and taxol followed by a year of Herceptin.

For me, the decision was easy. I opted for bilateral mastectomy. I have a great deal of anxiety about my health (always have) and I would always be wondering what was going on in those breasts. My team of drs. neither encouraged or discouraged it... simply said they understood why.

I understand that the survival rate is similar for mastectomy vs. lumpectomy. Recurrence rate is a little different. However, I did what was best for ME. Knowing myself as I do...

Good luck in your decision. I know it is difficult.

Olivia

06-12-2006, 04:02 PM	#8
Olivia Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Baltimore Posts: 20	Bilateral Masts Hi, I was diagnosed at 34, stage 1, Her2+, ER/PR-, grade III, .9cm. Had bilateral mastectomy, Dose dense A/C and taxol followed by a year of Herceptin. For me, the decision was easy. I opted for bilateral mastectomy. I have a great deal of anxiety about my health (always have) and I would always be wondering what was going on in those breasts. My team of drs. neither encouraged or discouraged it... simply said they understood why. I understand that the survival rate is similar for mastectomy vs. lumpectomy. Recurrence rate is a little different. However, I did what was best for ME. Knowing myself as I do... Good luck in your decision. I know it is difficult. Olivia