Emily: Choosing Certainty and the Double Mastectomy
After a Stage I breast cancer diagnosis, Emily looked closely at recurrence risk and chose to have a double (bilateral) mastectomy to gain peace of mind about her future.
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For Emily, the decision came down to the numbers. After her Stage I diagnosis, her surgeon laid out the recurrence risks associated with each option. Once she understood the data, Emily went straight into “go mode.”
She chose a double mastectomy, a decision that gave her greater peace of mind and ultimately allowed her to avoid chemotherapy.
Her advice: Know the numbers, ask what they mean for you, and understand what recovery will actually look like.
This information made possible in part through the generous support of www.BreastCenter.com.
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