During a routine check up in the summer of 2007, my doctor suggested that I have a preventitive breast cancer surgery.I was shocked at her suggestion, but it gave me thought enough to do alot of research. I waited to decide after my yearly mamogram. For the 8th straight year it was normal. I set up an appointment to talk again to my family doctor, she said again that I really should see a specialist. I met with the specialist and she agreed with my family history I should have the surgery. (My aunt and great aunt died from breast cancer and my mother had breast cancer.) A MRI was scheduled so that the doctor would have no surprizes when she went in to remove the breast tissue. The MRI found a small mass very deep in the breast tissue. On November 9th, 2007 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. One month later I had a double mastectomy (my spelling is terrible). I started reconstruction at the time of surgery. Since my cancer was hormone based, I was not started on treatment until 18 months after surgery. I have 7 more months to go, only side affect I am having is increased Hot Flashes. I was tested for genitic BRACA 1 & 2. I am negitive, thank goodness. I have 2 daughters so that means that their risk is lower. I thank God and my doctor for the insight to suggest the surgery.

Anonymous
Wickliffe, OH