Hi @mchler73 and @katrina123 –

My nipple-sparing mastectomy and reconstruction on October 23 went well. The pathology report confirmed the tumor in my left breast was Low Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma and that there was no other kind of cancer in the tumor.

There were no other tumors and my lymph nodes were clear.

However, my right breast (which had looked clear on the mammogram, MRI and ultrasound) did include atypical cells. So, I am very glad I chose to have the bilateral mastectomy.

The nipple sparing procedure went well, and the plastic surgeon is very optimistic.

Overall, my pain is well managed. I really hate the drains! But I am getting around well, taking walks outside, and sleeping well.

So that’s my update. It’s an ordeal, no doubt about it. But I’m glad that the cancer is removed.

As of now, I do not need any radiation due to catching the LGASC cancer early and it being very small. I’ll add more after I have my additional debrief with my oncologist and breast surgeon.