Maybe my story will give you some encouragement. I am a 12 year survivor of breast cancer - had it in Oct. of 99. Two years later I had the 2nd breast taken off just so I didn't have to go through the mammogram and biopsy every six months for the rest of my life. I'm so glad I had the full mastectomy's - so many people we know who had the lumpectomy done eventually ended up with full blown cancer and are deceased. Let me add, prostheses aren't that bad to wear. I only wear them when I have clothes that need to be filled out in those areas. I hope you do well, and do let us know how you do.