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cancer screenings every 6 months

First post and replies | Last post by sjherman, 9 months ago

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My mother and 5 aunts have all survived breast cancer, 2 aunts have had breast cancer twice. As someone with dense breasts and high risk, I add an additional layer of screening by doing an ultrasound when I have my mammogram. 6 months after my mammogram, I have a breast MRI.

By sjherman 9 months ago

First post and replies | Last post by jleeh, 5 months ago

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I had a preventative mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction. (Belly fat) 6 years ago when I started this journey DIEP wasn’t an option for me. Did lots of research and met Dr. Collins at KU, very happy with my results.

By jleeh 5 months ago

Should I get a preventative mastectomy

First post and replies | Last post by jleeh, 5 months ago

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Balance the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy

First post and replies | Last post by sjherman, 5 months ago

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RE: Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy

First post and replies | Last post by momoftwo, 5 months ago

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Hi @pkcg , Sending good wishes to you!! I was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma Insitu, but it was like sand granules peppered throughout my breasts, so I had a double mastectomy. I was happy to have the double mastectomy so I wouldn't have to worry about reoccurrence. I'm so glad you're here. Take care!

By momoftwo 5 months ago

I chose a lumpectomy

First post and replies | Last post by FOF101, 5 months ago

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I also was diagnosed with stage 1 ductal carcinoma and I had a choice between a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. I did the genetic testing to see if I had the BRCA gene and that was going to make my decision. Praise the Lord I was negative, so I chose to do a lumpectomy. Dr. shook was amazing and giving me all the information, but letting me make the decision. I had implants so he arranged for his plastic surgeon to replace my implants after he filled in the area where the mass was with my tissue. My breast looks great and it’s very hard to tell tha...

By FOF101 5 months ago

Reconstruction then Explant

First post and replies | Last post by Helen, 5 months ago

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I had a prophylactic nipple sparing double mastectomy with reconstruction and silicon implants in 2018. I too wanted to feel as normal as possible after the mastectomy. However, my body did not like implants. I started experiencing random shooting stabbing pains in my nipple area that was difficult to describe to my physicians. I also just began to feel fatigued and achy all the time which might have been just the stage of life that I was in. But the pain was just something I couldn't ignore especially since nothing was detected upon imaging. I...

By Helen 5 months ago

Been using the Estradiol patch

First post and replies | Last post by Juliesfan18, 6 months ago

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Being on the "border" can be unnerving.

First post and replies | Last post by Kara C, 6 months ago

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One of the only things I appreciated about having breast cancer was the amount of research that has been done and the clarity of how to tackle this particular form of cancer. Because of organizations like Susan G. Komen and others, doctors have been able to know so much about this disease and the best way to attack. However, when I met with my oncologist I discovered my scores and my age placed me "on the border" on how best to act. This left some of the decision up to me.... that made me super uncomfortable. I took the advice of my doctor, ...

By Kara C 6 months ago

First post and replies | Last post by naan05, 6 months ago

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I chose to get implants after mastectomy. I needed to feel as close to normal as possible after going through everything. I had expanders in for a little over a year, and then had my exchange surgery in Jan 2024.

By naan05 6 months ago

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