I survived invasive ductal carcinoma, stage 1, last year with a lumpectomy in my right breast followed by radiation. Now I have invasive lobular carcinoma in my left breast and have opted for a double mastectomy. Mostly because I do not want to go through radiation again and I'm afraid of further tumors. I qualify for immediate implants but I'm so torn. I'm afraid of complications and pain and general unhappiness with the implant feel/look. I think I'm okay with going flat. I have basically made the decision to go ahead with the implants because it's an easier procedure to recover from than if I go flat and later decide I really want reconstruction. But there is a nagging voice I can't dismiss that is afraid of implants. By the way, I'm 57 and post-menopausal. I'm not young, but I'm not old either. I welcome all perspectives!
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