What are the survival rates for someone having a double masectomy?
April 7th, 2010 | 
Author: Our close family friend found out she has breast cancer a few weeks ago and is getting a double masectomy tomorrow (June 6). I know she probably be fine but there are always risks. Are the chances of survival good for someone having a double masectomy?
Thanks to everyone who replied back. To answer the one question, I’m not sure if she is getting reconstructive surgery. I just wanted know what the risks were during the operation and even after. We haven’t heard from them yet today, but I’m hoping everything goes well! Thanks again everyone…you’re answers really helped! Please check my other question about Limb Girdle and maybe you can answer it!
Stage and size of tumor play a big part in this. Also there are 3 main types of BC. That is important also. Another factor to consider is if the tumor is estrogen and HER 2/3 pos or neg.
One very important factor that is often overlooked is the attitude. It is very helpful to have a good attitude and a good support group. Mastectomies, and other treatments together do increase the Survival rate. Today the survival rate is rising. I am a 7 yr. survivor, and wish her much luck.
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Survival rates depend on the stage of the cancer. At stage one there is a ten year survival or more, stage 2-five or more years with the last two stages being questionable. With the advances in cancer preventing medications, the overall prognosis today is good.
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If she’s having a double mastectomy, she may have a high risk of developing breast cancer in the other breast. Mastectomy is far better than any other form of local control of breast cancer, such as radiation, and it prevents breast cancer in over 97% of cases.
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Stage and size of tumor play a big part in this. Also there are 3 main types of BC. That is important also. Another factor to consider is if the tumor is estrogen and HER 2/3 pos or neg.
One very important factor that is often overlooked is the attitude. It is very helpful to have a good attitude and a good support group. Mastectomies, and other treatments together do increase the survival rate. Today the survival rate is rising. I am a 7 yr. survivor, and wish her much luck.
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Are you asking about the chances of survival from the double mastectomy? These surgeries are pretty routine now and there are certainly risks of infection, etcetera, but it’s relatively safe.
Is she having reconstruction done? Certain types of reconstruction carry higher risks than others.
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