Masectomy ???

I am a 52 yr old femal.I had breast cancer about about 17 yrs ago,I had a segmental resection and 5 weeks of radiation.Also was on Tamoxifen for 5yrs.I had had a few biospies on the same breast.And 2 yrs ago had surgery for the breast was abcessed.Since then I have continued discomfort,with the breast cramping,thrumbing,it burns and aches constantly.Also it has shrunk and size is swollen and high on my chest.I did have a core biospy which was benign.but did show chronic imflammation.My question is would you reccomend a masectomy on that breast. Thank you for your opinion

[katarina777]

Dear mimig538, I would suggest that you have a mastectomy very much, It doesn't hurt much at all. It will improve your discomforts and other related problems most likely, and, I even thing you will be happier with the looks of it, or the aesthetic element.

I had a mastectomy, and unlike so many women who had reconstructive surgery and lumpectomies, I am very happy with the way the scar and all looks. It's not gross or ugly in any way; it's just like one side looks like a kid again.

This is of course just my opinion. I wish you the best. You have been through a lot. kat