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Goodmorning. I know this is difficult for you, I have been in your shoes.
I will not tell you what you should do, as this is a very tough decision, however, I will tell you my story ( in a nutshell).
2000- lumpectomy-4cm lump 4out of 9 nodes infected. Close but clear margins.
Treatment, AC and Taxotere, radiation
2002-same breast, lumpectomy 2.5 cm no nodes, no chemo or rads.
2004- Had bilateral mastectomies ( my choice)
When that same left breast was removed, there was already the start of another tumor same spot. Am I happy I removed it? Yes.
2005- Mets to lungs. Treatment Herceptin and Navelbine
2006- Herceptin is working, complete response.Continue on Hercpetin indefinately.
That is all I can say. I am not sorry I had the mastectomies. I was 46 yrs young (at time of mastectomies) mom of 3, married for 18 yrs.
This is the hardest decision you will ever have to make, but whatever you choose... go with it, and don't look back.
I wish for you Peace of Mind and Health of Body.
Lucky
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