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Hello,
I opted for the double. I don't believe it reduces your chance of a recurrence (same cancer), however it does reduce your chance of a new cancer in the other breast by about 98%. I was at a higher risk of cancer in the other breast since I was diagnosed young. While I know I may have to fight the battle again some day I did not want it to be from a new cancer in the other breast. If the other breast was to get cancer it would probably mean chemo again. Chemo ups my risk for other health issues. Removing both breast seemed less risky. The axillary dissection was also the hardest for me. Best wishes,
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Melissa
04/06, (42), 2cm tumor, 7/13 nodes, one positive node under clavicle
mastectomy/reconstruction
grade 3, stage lllb, er-65+, pr-90+, her2+++(80%)
4/AC, 12wks TH then 6wks rads
40 wks herceptin, and tamoxifen.
onc test tamoxifen resistance = poor metabilizer
04/07 ooph & on arimidex
08/07 completed herceptin
04/2022 - 16 year survivor!
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