Been told I have a 30% chance of breast cancer in my life. Contemplating just getting a double mastectomy and reducing my chances and not going through the stress and the worry… I’m 54 I have very large breasts I don’t really mind having them taken off and small implants put in. Am I overreacting. I don’t want to wa it for the cancer to appear. They say it’s not if it is WHEN. Why would I not have a double mastectomy and safe myself the worry.
Hi MMaggieann,
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Best wishes,
Lizzy
I was diagnosed 3 years ago aged 49 I too had pretty large boobs & I’d toyed with the idea of a reduction for several years but was too scared.
The diagnosis took that decision away - I had single mx, chemo & recon with implant & reduction of other side to match.
After what I’ve gone through these last few years for me it would be a no brainer - I’d take the preventative option. (Chemo is a nasty experience)
The op was nowhere near as bad as I’d feared. Every cloud has a silver lining though as I now have the boobs of a 20 yr old - wish I had the op yrs ago.
But at the end of the day you’ve got to do what’s best for you for both mind & body.
Take care x