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Preventative Double Mastectomy BRCA 2

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user276 · 30/05/2026 20:31

BRCA 2 Mum in London UK

Had my genetic testing done as my beautiful Mum found out she was a carrier when she had her own test. She is currently diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer.

I am 28 with 2 young children ( both under 5) and had my positive result for BRCA 2 a few weeks ago. I am based near London, UK and have been referred for the yearly breast MRI but have also opted to speak to the surgeons about the preventative double mastectomy.

I wanted to see if anyone on this group is under the care of the Royal Surrey Hospital and could share their experience please. I would be so grateful.

Also another questions for those with young children, how did you find having the op as I have read it’s a long recovery. Some people have said to get the op when my children are a lot older but with what I am currently going through with my Mum I don’t want to put my children through the same thing.

Thanks for reading and any comments 🫶🏻

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user1494050295 · 31/05/2026 00:47

I am sorry to hear this. I have had the op with a diep flap at the marsden. Our daughter was 7 at the time. I took 3 months off work with a phased return. This was nine years ago. It takes a while to feel normal again but you get there. Good luck

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