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I was diagnosed in 2/2005, Stage 1, one side only. I didn't hesitate a second to decide to remove both with immediate reconstruction (expanders, later replaced by silcone implants). My sister passed at 41 from BC, so that played into my decision. I was so glad I had both removed, like you, the mammo showed only one area (biopsy said Invasive, the lab examining tissue said DCIS only) but there was a second area on the same side that was invasive that the mammo, MRI and ultrasound did not pick up. It was 2mm. The other side was free of any issues, but I'm so glad it is gone! I love the reconstruction! I can lift weights, box, run, etc. with no issues. My final implants replaced the expanders a few months after I began Herceptin. The Dr. said Herceptin didn't matter when doing surgery, I delayed it a bit because of moving and a vacation. It is a personal choice, but I have yet to hear from anyone who has regretted it! Good luck!
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