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Re: Need Info!
Hi Just Me,
I agree with Cool Breeze (great response and informative link!). Choosing a mastectomy vs lumpectomy is a very personal decision. You need to make an informed decision and not let fear be your guide. I had a lumpectomy plus radiation and am happy I made that choice. My surgeon let me make up my own mind but told me that you can't go back when you choose mastectomy, but will have that option if needed later on. As long as you have clear margins with a lumpectomy the risk of local recurrence is very small.
I'm sure both camps will weigh in so you will hear pros and cons for both options. It seems like most of us are happy with the choice we made so you have to go with what gives you peace of mind.
Best of luck as you make your decision.
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Gerri
Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05
Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative
ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++
AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense
Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done
then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007
Radiation 30 treatments
Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal)
May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara
Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months
March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening
********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault
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