tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318756985870843725.post3130483164997780187..comments2024-03-21T03:36:00.644-04:00Comments on Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog: Double mastectomy or not?Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14607559482363983911noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318756985870843725.post-26384785509067242812014-08-18T09:15:17.109-04:002014-08-18T09:15:17.109-04:00I did endure a double mastectomy even though the c...I did endure a double mastectomy even though the cancer was only in one breast. 13 years later, I am still grateful for my own intuition and decision. My other breast held calcifications which could have led to cancer ~ something I will never know if I prevented by removing it. A double mastectomy is not for the faint of heart, but then neither is anything associated with cancer. I have had more than 10 surgeries due to the breast cancer and have had to endure many reconstructions as my body didn't like the implants. I think it is a personal decision that must take careful consideration. Talking with others who have endured a double mastectomy helps. I am here if anyone needs help. ♥Misifusa's Bloghttp://www.misifusa.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com