Is it normal to fear cancer spread before mastectomy?

Hi Deb, I’m 4 wks out from my double mastectomy. My surgeon also ordered mammoprint and apparently this test gives more information regarding treatment moving forward, prognosis, etc. I’m glad the surgery is done and the tumor is out. I have a different situation than yours. Mine is recurrent and very localized to same breast, but I did have a micro metastasis so most like will need chemo after all. Your surgeon may just be waiting for testing to be available before discussing options.

They will likely take tissue samples to analyze during your surgery. I had my double mastectomy July 11, it took a couple weeks for the pathology 3 nodes had cancer-and I’m waiting for the MammaPrint results. I understand your fear, try to think positive and know there is great success in today’s treatments.

What you're experiencing is completely normal - many people facing mastectomy surgery feel anxious about cancer spread, even when medical tests show positive results like yours. These fears are a natural part of processing a cancer diagnosis and upcoming surgery. Consider sharing these feelings with your medical team, as they can provide reassurance and help address your specific concerns during this challenging time.