[Mary Jo]

Hello,


I, too, had a prophylactic (spelling?) mastectomy. I was dx with right breast cancer in June of 2005. I had that breast removed and 2 sent. nodes in July of 2005. In Feb. 2006 after completing 8 cycles of dose dense chemo and radiation I had a left breast mammogram and there was an area of "suspicious calcification" found. It was biopsied and found to be negative for cancer. After that scare I also knew that removing that breast was right for me. My surgeon knew how I felt from the beginning and did not argue with me. Because the calcification area was found to be negative I opted for NOT touching the lymph nodes on that side. I was willing to take my chances as I did not want to mess around with those lymph nodes for no reason. THANKFULLY, the left breast was negative for any cancer so I was happy that I made that decision. My surgeon left the decision up to me. She agreed with me but said she would check the sentinal node if I wanted it done.

Blessings to you,

Mary Jo