Formspring Friday: An Easy Decision

If Jill were diagnosed with breast CA and some form of mastectomy was suggested, would you hesitate? Some women such as myself wouldn't, but my breasts aren't that important to me or my sex life. 

(Submitted by Pagan Princess)

My mother is a breast cancer survivor.  She underwent a mastectomy fifteen years ago and made a full recovery.  I know that had she not had the mastectomy her outlook wouldn't have been as good, and she might not have beaten the cancer.  If it meant possibly saving my own life, I wouldn't hesitate to get a mastectomy.  It isn't even up for debate, though I would certainly discuss it with Jack beforehand, if only to inform him of my intention.  He loves me unconditionally, and I know that his feelings wouldn't change just because I no longer had breasts.  I know that he would be in favor of any procedure that might help with my recovery.

I love my boobs.  They are important to me, and to Jack as well.  However, neither of us love them enough to compromise my health for their sake.  I don't believe that having a mastectomy would make me any less of a woman, nor do I think that Jack would be less attracted to me physically, or less connected to me emotionally.  I also know that doctors can perform some sort of reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy, so if the absence of my breasts somehow proved to be a problem, I have that option.  Fortunately I do not believe that the loss of my breasts would pose any kind of problem for Jack, as I know he will be glad to have a healthy wife.  The bottom line is that I would do whatever I have to do in order to be healthy and maintain my quality of life.

-Jill

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