Before ANY Breast Surgery

My breast cancer story started the day I made a deal with my husband in October 2006. If he went to see a cardiologist I would get a mammogram. We both kept our end of the deal. He was fine after already having 3 heart attacks 15 years before we married. I was not so fine. I was scheduled for a biopsy a week later. The day after Thanksgiving my phone blew up with calls from doctors saying I had breast cancer. My gynecologist basically said the radiologist saw breast cancer and the surgeon confirmed the biopsy as positive for cancer. What I wished I had done then was more research. IMO had I known then what I know now I would have had a bilateral mastectomy Not the lumpectomy. There is no doubt in my mind I would be healthier now had I made that choice then! Times have changed drastically since then. I thought it was bad in 2007 with all the surgeries, chemo, mammosite radiation, Neulasta injections, and 10 years of Arimidex. I did everything every Dr. told me to do and still in 2022 had a recurrence. What I'm trying to say is I've been there, done it, and Rang the Bell. I feel like an idiot for not watching youtube before my 05/25/2022 mastectomy!!!!! You and you alone are responsible for making these life-altering changes. Everyone's cancer journey is different but I beg you to watch youtube. I already applaud you for finding this site. Sending well wishes, prayers, and blessings for years to come. XOXOXO