Breast cancer

I'm a new RN in US and my sister in low went to hospital for wellnesscheking and she was diagnosticated with breast cancer to one of breast, two weeks ago,next week the doctor wants to operate her. Her decision is for both of her breasts. I'm so confused about this situation! What it's your opinion about this?
Quote from beatrisI'm a new RN in US and my sister in low went to hospital for wellnesscheking and she was diagnosticated with breast cancer to one of breast, two weeks ago,next week the doctor wants to operate her. Her decision is for both of her breasts. I'm so confused about this situation! What it's your opinion about this?

Beatris, It is a personal choice for your sister-in-law. The doc will make his recommendation based on many things.My tumor was a llittle under 2 cm, invasive ductal carcinoma, high grade., ER and PR positive, HER neg. My BRCA 1 and 2 were neg. I opted for a lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy. (It was neg) I did chemo and radiation. I am a three year survivor.Your sister--in-law will need to get as much info as she can and will make the best decision for herself. Your support will be very valuable to her. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know.

We feel your anxiety about your sister in law. However, we can't give medical advice. If she is the least bit hesitant,she should seek a second opiinion.

She is 43, she went for a second opinion with MRI and biopsy, for one breast .The biopsy was in 3 points and in 2 of them the diagnostic was cancer .She don't have any pain, she was for wellness check program and they found breast cancer and the doctor decided for mastectomy.(she decided for both of them). Two weeks ago she recives the diagnostic and the next week she will no longer have breasts. What do you think about this situation?

Beatris, we can't give you medical advice, but I wish you and your family peace through this entire process.

Sounds to me the OP is asking a cosmetic question rather than a medical question.

Quote from ScottESounds to me the OP is asking a cosmetic question rather than a medical question.

If I am understanding you correctly, you are asking how we feel about not having breasts. I think it will disturb the body image. The shirts, dresses, tops will not fit you right. If I was scheduled for mastectomy on one breast I would go with it, and I wouldn't remove the other one. If she doesn't have money for breast implant she can fill the bra with cotton on one side which is better than not having any breasts.Unless there is a great risk for that breast too.

Or are you questioning how quickly they are moving ahead with the surgery? Time is of the essence with cancer.

Quote from beatris Two weeks ago she recives the diagnostic and the next week she will no longer have breasts. What do you think about this situation?

Thanks to everyone for the advice, all the suport and for explaining of how things are handled regarding the breast cancer here in the US. Any other sugestions/advice are welcome!

Quote from chloecatrnBeatris, we can't give you medical advice, but I wish you and your family peace through this entire process.