Surgery's Over, No Nodes, But PreC -cells?

[kim]

Susan,
Great news about the nodes!

I too was diagnosed at 37 and had 2 young children. I also had multiple tumors. I had a mastectomy done and a year later I had my "healthy" breast removed as well. I have no regrets about having this done and it has brought me great peace of mind. I had tissue expander reconstruction done at the time of the mastectomies and later implants put in.

Definitely talk to your doctors, but keep in mind that since the mastectomy is not "medically necessary" at this point them may not be very encouraging of it. You need to make the best choice for you and your family.

A plus of the mastectomy might be that you can avoid radiation--this is definitely something I would ask about.

Hope this helps,
Kim

[lexigirl]

Susan,

I don't have much to add to the great advice you have already received. I am just happy to read that your nodes were negative. Yay!!! Great news!!

Best wishes in your decision making.

Love,
Lexi

[tousled1]

Susan,

Glad that you received the news that you are node negative. As for everything else -- just take it one day at a time.