"I don't want to spend my whole life in anxiety" (1:07)
Megan, 58, realized she'd be in and out of tests all the time and sick with stress—unless she had both breasts removed.
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Breast Cancer Team
I had to look around, but it was worth it
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Double Mastectomy
I didn't want to worry all the time
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Her Anxious Lumpectomy Saga
After 3, she chose mastectomy
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More Treatment Options
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Megan's decision to have both her breasts removed came when she realized what her future would look like if she kept her breasts. A life of tests, more tests, and lots of worry was not of interest to her. Besides, her breast cancer was aggressive enough that her odds were not good for avoiding cancer in the future.
Breast Cancer TeamI had to look around, but it was worth it
Double MastectomyI didn't want to worry all the time
Her Anxious Lumpectomy SagaAfter 3, she chose mastectomy
More Treatment OptionsYou have more say, medically and beyond
