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Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Apr 16 3:49pm | Replies (59)Comment receiving replies
After reading the stories and such helpful information, I have come to a conclusion for myself. When my operation comes up May 24th, I will go for the total double mastectomy. I never thought I'd say that but I don't do well on drugs at all. I don't want chemo, I don't want radiation, I don't want the ongoing fear of a return. I am 78 years old, what am I thinking about saving my breasts? Good grief, I've had a good run with these breasts. I nursed my two girls and I've had a hell of a good time. I haven't had a husband in over 40 years. I loved my boyfriends. I look them up now and hell, they show up in obituaries! So I have decided to do double mastectomy. I am feeling good about my decision. I am now going in at the end of April and they're going to check it the anestrasol that I was taking is still there and shrinking the tumors.
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Good luck! We all have to make the best decision for ourselves. I totally understand your reasoning. I pray that your tumors shrink and you have a successful surgery and quick recovery!
There's a "go flat" movement in Australia. Women who've had double mastectomies who don't bother with falsies. I'm a sort of part time member.
You won't be able to do much for yourself for some time after a double mastectomy. You'll need help managing the drains, for starters. But with luck you'll bounce back fairly quickly.
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Si you refused chemo and radiation . I wish in oils do the same I just want mastectomies . But tumor needs to shrink !! Sad