[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I'm really surprised by this as I have seen a number of cases in the British Press where women who have a high risk of the disease have had this op. I know this is probably a stupid question but has your Mum sought advice from an alternative doctor as I would have thought this would be her decision ultimately not some old geezer sat behind desk.

My mum saw about 5 doctors, all gave her the same 'advice'. It was only very recently that her McMillan nurse sorted it out for her..and told her EXACTLY what to say to get what she wants, which basically involves a lot of lying about her current mental state and such.

When she was booked in for the single masectomy..she was told that she would be able to have the other off but it would be in a separate operation a few months later. When time came for the second op they refused her.

Edit. http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/foru...sultants+lying My mums story a while back. Only a month or so ago has her mcmillan nurse told her the exact things to say to the doctors to get her way.