Hi Robin and PinkGirl
It is time again for my mammo and I know exactly what you're talking about. Last year when I left my mammo visit I swore I would make a decision by the time of my next visit. I haven't.
I am left with red marks from the compression on the plate for a long time after the mammo is over. Frankly, the one reason I still haven't made a decision is that there is still sensation in the remaining breast and I think that contributes to some quality of life. Maybe not enough to keep the breast, but something to be considered. With other qol issues like vaginal atropy, sensation cannot be underrated in my eyes.
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Diagnosed 4/03/03, age 50
3.5 cm, 0/19 positive nodes
Stage IIA
Her2++, ER & PR++
RB Mastectomy, 4 AC,
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