Early detection for breast cancer
| If your doctor
tells you it is in more than 1 spot and not in the same area, I recommend
not doing the lumpectomy because by the time they get all of the tissue
out, you have nothing left anyhow. |
In 2003 I was diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast. There is no
family history of it. Early detection is key women! GET YOUR MAMMOGRAMS.
It was caught early. I had a lumpectomy, then a mastectomy. If your doctor
tells you it is in more than 1 spot and not in the same area, I recommend
not doing the lumpectomy because by the time they get all of the tissue
out, you have nothing left anyhow.
I had reconstruction done at the same time as the mastectomy so I could
get it over with in 1 surgery. I returned to work after 2 weeks and I
have not had radiation or chemotherapy. I am a firm believer in letting
the body heal itself.
I am going into 4 years’ remission. The team of people at the hospitals
who guide you are phenomenal. I researched daily on the subject on the
internet and made the decision that I could live with. Every woman is
unique and every situation is unique. Know your options and know that
they are out there.
Your family will be your support and remember your breasts are only a
small part of your whole essence. Last year I dated a 35 year old and
I am 49! You are beautiful with, without or with a scarred breast. Watch
your diet and exercise. I am going to try and do the 3 day 60 mile walk
in Sept. I am also a firm believer in progesterone cream.
Good luck to all of the ladies out there who are diagnosed with breast
cancer.
Pam W
some resources:
- American Cancer
Society presents everything you need to know to cope with cancer
and its effects
- Cancer Care Inc. is a national
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide free professional
help to people with all cancers through counseling, education, information
and referral and direct financial assistance.
- National Lympedema Network
(NLN) provides education and guidance to lymphedema patients, healthcare
professionals and the general public by disseminating information on
the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema. The
latter can develop as a result of cancer surgery, radiation, infection
or trauma.
- National
Cancer Institute offers comprehensive information about endometrial
cancer
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