Facing Double Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction: Seeking Support and Advice

Haydee, What is the stage of your breast cancer? The prognosis for stage 1,2 and 3 is very good if you have a mastectomy. You then need to have chemotherapy or targeted chemotherapy to make sure they killed all the cancer cells including some that are very small. Doctors do not want you to have any reoccurrence of the cancer. I had a mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction. I had good results. Your chances of living a long time with your loving family are greater if you follow the doctors suggestions. There are SOME choices that your doctor can outline for you.

Hello Jan thank for answering to my comment Thant a lot . I feel alone on this and very confuse at the time , I don’t see my self whit out of breast my real ones . My stage is 3 I have a serval tumor in the left breast , one is was 8cm and other 2 was 5cm and 3cm , I did a genetic test came out negative and lymph node negative , my other breast is fine BUT HAVE CYST BIG ONES AND DISCHARGE TRUE IT . And they say that in a future I may have cancer on it . But who can know it or not ? Aim very scare worry nervous extres really I don’t want to do any surgery . But at the same time scare that if something happen and I did not did nothing to fix it or resolve it ? And the ensurance will cover it ?

How you feel wend had surgery ?

Insurance covers your reconstruction. I had mastectomy of both breasts May 19.. once I got over initial diagnosis of cancer.. the surgery and chemo have not been as rough as I expected. Get your mind right.. I stay in DEFENSE mode.. this is just a temporary detour to continue enjoying life. Drink lots of water,add tumeric or curry powder to your cooking spices,protein shakes to keep muscle mass..no sugar stay active as you can & don't give up. 🙏🙏🙏

Drink water and protein shakes. Protein will help with muscle pain because it helps to not lose your muscle mass. I use vanilla protein shakes in place of milk. I put it in my coffee,on cerea,oatmeal and with ice cream. Stay positive..don't focus on the unknown and get consumed by the what ifs.. embrace the change of conquering the battle. It's like being scared to try a new hairstyle.. you adjust and learn a new way. Best of luck..

Haydee I take Turmeric pills and Triple joint pain pill when I go to bed (not in the morning) and have no pain Give it a try

Karen L. What is your triple joint pain pill?

Yes, please, what is a triple joint pain pill??

I have awful joint pain whats the secret to beating it?

Anyone with how to manage the joint pain i have ER+ and HER2+. My surgery and radiation. And chemo were 3 years ago

Facing a double mastectomy can feel overwhelming, and it's completely natural to have fears about such a major surgery and how it might change things. Many community members have walked this path and found strength they didn't know they had, along with support from others who truly understand what this journey feels like. Consider connecting with others here who have experience with mastectomy and reconstruction - their insights and encouragement could be invaluable as your surgery date approaches.