What do you think is better
Hello I am here to see what u guys think is better for me or what do you think about a double mastectomy or a lumpectomy. I have triple negative breast cancer and my mom had the same thing and she had it removed in a lumpectomy and in 6 months it came back and it was a stage 4 and she lost her fight in April of 2021 due to breast cancer and I am not trying to go down the same road as her bc she was so sick and I felt so sorry for her. So,I am trying to get some thoughts on double mastectomy or a lumpectomy. Please share your experience with me please. I see my oncologist on the 4th of September and I am going to sit down and discuss it with him!
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Hi @ladybug2476, we are so sorry for the worries that have led you here, and for the loss of your mom. The question of which choice is "best" - whether lumpectomy, single mastectomy, or double mastectomy - is one that has come up on these boards frequently over the years, and the answer will vary for each person based on individual risks and health factors. You'll definitely get guidance on what is best given your own case history, when you meet with your oncologist.
It may be helpful for you to browse through this article:
and the following previously active discussion threads on this topic:Considerations: Lumpectomy w/ rads vs Single Mastectomy vs Bilateral Mastectomy
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