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I m so concerne

im 42 y/o i just find out that my biobsy for my right breast is positif the surgon give me 2 options take all the breast or a part of it could someone please help me what to do?he need my decision for Monday.
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I'm also VERY sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis. You don't say where you're from or what type of cancer you have, but normally there isn't a rush into making a decision on your surgical options. There are many medical articles and studies about lumpectomy vs. mastectomy and the outcomes.For instance, with DCIS lumpectomy with radiation or mastectomy alone have been shown to have very similar outcomes and long term survival is close to 100%.
There are many factors, such as what type of cancer, location, tumor size, how agressive, family history and risk factors, age at diagnosis, additional treatment planned (chemo and/or radiation) and probably a few more I can't think of right now, that effect outcome, long term survival, possibility of recurrance and having no evidence of disease in the years down the road. I agree with Cheerpul that your surgeon and an oncologist should go over all these factors with and help you make the best decision in your specific case. You should not be rushed into a decision and if you feel you're being rushed, you should have the right to a second opinion with another surgeon, preferable a breast specialist at a reputable facility. You don't want to wait months for treatment, but you don't need to decide in three days either!
i hope this information is helpful to you and I truly wish you all the best, too. I hope you'll ask additional questions if you feel the need, and let us know how you're doing. There are many informative and supportive women here who care about everyone who comes here for help.
Sending you a big hug (   ),
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I am sorry that you have to make this decision.  I had cancer in one breast with a small tumor that was aggressive (Her2 positive), so I chose to have both breasts removed and chemotherapy.  I am 48.  I did not have reconstruction and am very happy with the way I feel and look.  My scars are thin pink lines and I do not wear prosthetics.  

The shock of a cancer diagnosis is hard.  Your surgeon should take the time to talk over your options and what life is like afterward to help you make your decision.  I can tell you that it is not a bad thing having no breasts and I hope to live a long time with a flat chest.  I am thinking of you and wishing you the best.  Feel free to write back and I will help all that I can.
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