Did 3neg affect your decision re:lump/mast

It's a tough choice with surgery pending. Sorry you have to make up your mind so quickly. I was diagnosed with pretty much exactly what you have a couple of days before you. I have personally opted to have a mastectomy because of the triple negative aspect of the tumor. I'm 47 and this ordeal has been the single most stressful thing I have ever had to go through so my feeling is just get the sucker out and off of me. In my case however I am having chemo first so I still have six months to change my mind. Though I'm sure I won't.

I was told that with clear margins the risk was the same for both surgeries, My worry is whether or not they get the margins. 

Have you asked about gene testing? You could opt for the lumpectomy first and if  additional testing shows your risk is much higher you can always have a second surgery if you change your mind.

Ultimately its a personal choice you are going to have to feel comfortable with. 

Best Wishes

Sukie 

My doctor told me that there was no difference in recurrence between woman who had lumpectomies and mastectomies.   Recovering from a mastectomy and possibly going through reconstructive surgery is something I did not want to deal with so I choose to do the lumpectomy. I was back at work the next day.

Because of the location of the tumors in my left breast it was highly recommended that I have it removed, as they would not be able to get clear margins otherwise - the decision was easy for me - I choose to remove both and have no regrets. As it turns out that was what the board thought I should do.

However, the decision is a very personal decision and can be hard to make for many women, there are a lot of options to consider. Removal of one or both, immediate recon, delayed recon and then what kind of recon and what doctor to use.  It's a lot to take in on top of getting a cancer dx.  I would suggest having a good long talk with your breast surgeon and/or the onc if you can get them together on one room.

Remember, make the decision that YOU feel is the right decision and Good luck.

I had a lumpectomy just to find, after completing chemo, that there was a spot of DCIS in the same breast. At that pointed I opted for bilateral mx because I didn't want to deal with it anymore. Good luck with your decision!

My TN status did not weigh on decision to have mastectomy. Actually, surgeon recommended lump but I was concerned with clear margins, having very small breasts and was afraid there wouldn't be anything left after first surgery, let alone a second.  I had mast w reconstrctn and very happy. I am now 2 months out from my last chemo trtmnt.  I just joined this site hoping I may be able to help a sister with her diagnosis, options and support.   I didn't realize the TN significance until after meeting w onc. I guess I was more focused on the whole picture up to that point!?

I am #2 sister w bc... there are four of us girls. Oldest sister 10+ yr survivor!  ( I am youngest)We both tested neg for genes.

I pray for all of you, send strength to those who are in need and hope my experiences may help.