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phylny

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1. I do not have dense breast tissue. Long story, short:

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Wed Sep 11, 2024, 08:20 AM

Sep 2024

I had two mammograms and two ultrasounds on my left breast in anticipation of a double mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction. Nothing seen. Pathology after mastectomy revealed breast cancer on my left side. Go figure.

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Why a Mammogram Isn't Always Enough to Rule Out Cancer [View all] question everything Sep 2024 OP

I do not have dense breast tissue. Long story, short: phylny Sep 2024 #1

I hope that it was found early and that you are on the way to recovery question everything Sep 2024 #2

They did, thank you! phylny Sep 2024 #3