I just had a double mastectomy and reconstruction on March 27th, 2024. It was not an option, it was the recommended course of treatment for my cancer. It has been effective (so far fingers crossed), but it has been and continues to be a difficult recovery. And this is from someone who has had 2 knee replacements.

I had a double mastectomy and no implants. I am very happy with my decision.

I've already made up my mind if my cancer comes back I'm going with a mastectomy the next time. Don't want to go through this over and over again.

Did you ask if the doctor plans on using chemo? You need to know.

I had a lumpectomy and then one more surgery to clear margins. Statistically, at least so I was told, there's no difference in survival rates. I would sure rather have my breast--and there's a longer recovery time for a mastectomy. I would ask your physicians what, statistically, the differences are. And do your own research. I would not automatically assume a mastectomy is the safer choice.