Seeking Advice: Breast Cancer Surgery Options at 72

Your preference is very important. If you have a left breast mastectomy with reconstruction, you will have a fairly fast recovery time. I had a flap reconstruction and I am happy with the natural looking results. I wanted to have reconstruction for emotional reasons.

Making surgery decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when facing multiple options with different benefits and risks. Many community members find it helpful to take time to process the information, write down questions for their medical team, and consider what feels right for their personal situation and quality of life goals. The experiences and perspectives shared by others in this community who have faced similar decisions might offer valuable insights as you work through this important choice.