Hi friends!
Naturally it goes without saying that one must research and learn as much as possible about the procedure(s) before committing. Not only to understand more about what to expect, but to also put one’s mind at rest and make the best possible choice for oneself.
I have chosen to go ahead with a prophylactic double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction and want to document my journey to perhaps one day be the one to put your mind at ease.
Listed below are a few links that I have found useful. Hopefully they’re valuable to you, too!
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/predictive-genetic-tests-cancer/
- https://www.drholmesmd.com/blog/im-pleased-to-inform-you-that-you-are-brca-positive
- https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/worried-about-cancer/causes-and-risk-factors/brca-gene
- https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a33230/claira-hermet-preventative-mastectomy-successful/
- https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-articles/considering-prophylactic-mastectomy-an-expert-answers-your-questions#
Here’s to a life with a little less worry! 🥂