If a woman has breast cancer and has a mastectomy...

[kay f]

...and is told she is cancer free does this affect life expecta My wife had been diagnosed with breast cancer non-invasive ductile carcinoma. She had a double mastectomy, cancer free acoording to her doctor. Will this affect her life expectancy?

[rudykint]

It depends on your point of view. From an insurance company's viewpoint, it does. Life expectancy is shortened.From the surgeon who did the mastectomy, her survival rate is improved.From a minister or priests': Prayer would definitely prolong her life.You can just take your choice. Remember, nobody can predict the future.