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Jane · 03-01-2006, 07:39 PM

Hi Maria,

I was diagnosed with IDC in my right breast in Feb. 05. My tumor was 6.5 cm, ER/PR+, HER2+, 6/12 positive lymph nodes.

I also had my left breast removed prophylatically and i have not regretted it for one second. For me, it was an easy decision: i had had 9 biopsies on my left breast over the past 10 years, including a lumpectomy two years ago to remove atypical cells.

I'm 47 and my surgeon said that while she didn't do prophylatic mastectomies lightly, she said it was probably on a matter of time before I got cancer in my left breast as well.

Knowing that I am HER2+ makes me SO glad that both breasts were removed.

My insurance paid for everything.

Do your research and, in the end, it's whatever makes you feel the most comfortable in the long run -

jane-ellen

03-01-2006, 07:39 PM	#10
Jane Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23	Hi Maria, I was diagnosed with IDC in my right breast in Feb. 05. My tumor was 6.5 cm, ER/PR+, HER2+, 6/12 positive lymph nodes. I also had my left breast removed prophylatically and i have not regretted it for one second. For me, it was an easy decision: i had had 9 biopsies on my left breast over the past 10 years, including a lumpectomy two years ago to remove atypical cells. I'm 47 and my surgeon said that while she didn't do prophylatic mastectomies lightly, she said it was probably on a matter of time before I got cancer in my left breast as well. Knowing that I am HER2+ makes me SO glad that both breasts were removed. My insurance paid for everything. Do your research and, in the end, it's whatever makes you feel the most comfortable in the long run - jane-ellen