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sillywabbit

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62. I'm recovering from a double mastectomy that I had a month ago

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Thu Nov 21, 2024, 11:53 PM

Nov 21

after finding out I had level 1 ductal carcinoma in situ. That's probably the best kind of breast cancer to have but I decided to have both breasts removed because of my family history of breast cancer (but we don't have the genes according to the genetic testing). I decided on a double mastectomy to avoid any further reoccurrences or other therapies, including radiation, chemo, or endocrine. I'm so glad I did because the biopsy showed that although my other breast didn't have any malignancies, it did have abnormalities that could turn into DCIS. I'm flat chested now, but I don't mind. And I never have to have another mammogram or needle biopsy or any of the additional therapies. I'm 74; I may not have made that decision when I was younger. But for what it's worth, I'm happy with my decision now. I hope your outcome is as good mine. Wishing you good luck!

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I have breast cancer [View all] wryter2000 Nov 21 OP

Pulling for you. Groundhawg Nov 21 #1

So sorry to hear that. Lonestarblue Nov 21 #2

In so sorry XanaDUer2 Nov 21 #3

I'm so sorry. Hang in there. A sense of humor helps. Solly Mack Nov 21 #4

👍💙🙏👏👏👏 LiberalLoner Nov 21 #33

You will be in my prayers LetMyPeopleVote Nov 21 #5

My mother had bi-lateral breast cancer... surfered Nov 21 #6

Best hopes wishes and prayrrs irisblue Nov 21 #7

So saddened to hear of your diagnosis. SheltieLover Nov 21 #8

Much love Wiscodoug Nov 21 #9

Sending you love and healing vibes, wryter. 💙 sheshe2 Nov 21 #10

Sending hugs and hopes for a positive prognosis. Marie Marie Nov 21 #11

I'm so sorry. *hugs* GPV Nov 21 #12

Oh my gosh. I'm sorry. MontanaMama Nov 21 #13

Sorry to hear it. Sparkly Nov 21 #14

Prayers. Take care. Joinfortmill Nov 21 #15

Sadly, I know what you might be going through mchill Nov 21 #16

Yikes... 2naSalit Nov 21 #17

Yes, please hang out HERE! calimary Nov 21 #18

Healing blessings to you Wicked Blue Nov 21 #19

I'm so sorry Ursus Arctos Nov 21 #20

Sorry to hear this, wryter peggysue2 Nov 21 #21

Holding you in love and light. Vibes for best possible outcome. niyad Nov 21 #22

Sending you positive vibes, wryter... sueh Nov 21 #23

sorry oldtime dfl_er Nov 21 #24

I'm overwhelmed wryter2000 Nov 21 #25

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I'll be hanging out here for a while. Botany Nov 21 #27

That's a tough diagnosis. I hope your journey is successful. Do whatever the doctors tell you to do and most LoisB Nov 21 #28

Sending best wishes orangecrush Nov 21 #29

Sorry you are going thru this. Waiting is just about the hardest part. japple Nov 21 #30

You will get through this. Holding you in my heart and sending healing waves your way. Oopsie Daisy Nov 21 #31

I'm so sorry. Sending hugs. I went through the same thing last year, cancer in two spots, both of them LiberalLoner Nov 21 #32

So sorry to hear this. I know everyone is different, but my sister-in-law and a good friend both went thru iluvtennis Nov 21 #34

Sending best wishes. Our daughter-in-law just... yourout Nov 21 #35

I know how scary that diagnosis is as cally Nov 21 #36

That's an ice cold bucket of water over your head. 1WorldHope Nov 21 #37

So many great messages wryter2000 Nov 21 #38

I'm sorry to hear this. barbtries Nov 21 #39

Hope it's the best news possible angrychair Nov 21 #40

Hugs and healing from a survivor.... Clouds Passing Nov 21 #41

I'm so sorry wryter. choie Nov 21 #42

Very sorry. You can beat it. sinkingfeeling Nov 21 #43

You are not alone Sun-Moon Nov 21 #44

As a healthcare provider, I can honestly tell you to try not to panic. I totally understand the BigDemVoter Nov 21 #45

I'm so sorry that you received this news wryter2000z livetohike Nov 21 #46

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Sending positive, healing vibes to you and hugs too. skylucy Nov 21 #48

You'll be okay Figarosmom Nov 21 #49

Get a second opinion Nigrum Cattus Nov 21 #50

So sorry kimbutgar Nov 21 #51

I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Wishing you healing thoughts and prayers for succesful treatment. virgdem Nov 21 #52

Trust in yourself to be strong and make good choices biophile Nov 21 #53

We're with you... Mike Nelson Nov 21 #54

Wishing you a quick recovery, and all the best. JohnSJ Nov 21 #55

I'm so sorry for your disgnosis dlk Nov 21 #56

Love to you! Lots of us here are babylonsister Nov 21 #57

We look forward to supporting you as you kick this thing. Teacher of the Year Nov 21 #58

Sorry to hear David Boyle Nov 21 #59

I'm so sorry. Prayers and healing vibes for you. It's a scary diagnosis, but treatments are so good now, highplainsdem Nov 21 #60

I am so sorry. HeartsCanHope Nov 21 #61

I'm recovering from a double mastectomy that I had a month ago sillywabbit Nov 21 #62

I'm fine with removing one or both breast wryter2000 Nov 22 #63

Everyone has been so wonderful wryter2000 Nov 22 #64

Please listen to the nurse navigator kkmarie Dec 2 #81

I'll keep you my prayers. area51 Nov 22 #65

We are here for you. murielm99 Nov 22 #66

My mom and hers both diagnosed AKwannabe Nov 22 #67

Hope all goes well for you. 70sEraVet Nov 22 #68

I walked in your shoes Highway61 Nov 22 #69

I had breast cancer in 2 spots, not related, in 1999. lark Nov 22 #70

you can beat this. Javaman Nov 22 #71

Best advice I got was, "This is not an emergency". Phoenix61 Nov 22 #72

I have been where you are... maspaha Nov 22 #73

Pulling for you wryter2000. Positive thoughts for a complete and uncomplicated recovery. Fla Dem Nov 22 #74

Me too MorningCoffee Nov 22 #75

The same to.you wryter2000 Nov 22 #76

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So sorry to hear this news sdfernando Nov 22 #78

Wishing you all the best for a good prognosis Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 22 #79

Get a good doc you trust Tweedy Nov 22 #80