Breast Cancer. Double Mastectomy recommended. Other alternatives?

[Ruby the Liberal]

5. I am sorry to hear that she is dealing with this

Back in 2013, I was Dx with early breast cancer. Non-invasive cells in one breast and atypical precancerous cells in the other. I chose the bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction, and believe that was the best choice. First, because the surgeon who Dx me and gave me options told me that my choice is what his wife would do if she were faced with the same decision - I got some comfort from hearing that. He was willing to do any of the options, and seemed to be relieved that I went for the full blown deal. Secondly is because I didn't want to go through the 2x a year mammograms/ultrasounds and that 'unknown' factor waiting on test results so often. I don't have the temperament or patience for that, but we all are different.

http://www.breastcancer.org was a life saver for me. They have excellent articles and resources, and their message boards are full of people dealing with decisions like this.

I can't speak to CBDs - cannabis is still illegal where I live. That said, I did procure a bag of flowers for smoking, and it helped immensely with the nausea and the inability to sleep. Given that the only side effect of cannabis is a prison sentence, I would do it all over again. NOT to replace other treatment, but as an add on. It worked wonderfully for what I needed it for, and I was flying blind without recommendations. I just bought what I could find on the 'street'. Since you live in an area where people are available to help with strain decisions, my recommendation is to talk with a budtender as to what you are looking to accomplish for her.

You all will be in my thoughts and prayers as you embark on this journey!