I began my journey in my hometown in NM. I always had annual mammograms, until our local hospital began the Covid closings for regular screenings. I was aware of concerns with my prior exams showing dense and cystic tissue checked by our radiologist. This year I actually felt and saw a lump, which was biopsied and found cancerous. After 5 biopsies, 2 in NM, the final and diagnostics here in the Az Mayo.
I had lumpectomy ( 3 masses), last Tuesday. Received my Path results on Thursday and have more questions concerning a tiny small spot.
I am waiting to talk to my Oncologist, I met for 10 minutes a few weeks back. Both Oncologists, one in NM and one at Mayo, gave me the impersonal routine prognosis and standard treatment plan, surgery, and Adjuvant therapy for 5-10 years.
I am a 73 years old, small, thin and already have Osteopenia. So…. Considering side effects, etc. I’m concerned with this routine treatment plan. We are waiting for OncoType test results.
If you have any advice, please let me know. ❤️