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Hi, I have always had very very dense breasts, and many cysts removed. All were benignBenign ear cyst or tumor Benign positional vertigo until now. I am almost 60 and while I don't know what the surgeon will recommend (I will see him tomorrow), I am wondering if I should consider a doubleDouble-tussin dm masectomy. Otherwise, every time I have an MRI, I will need to have a needle biopsy and go through the pain and emotional stress of that. Any thoughts?
Thanks, Peggy
Sorry to hear of your news. I'm 41 and will be going for my results of a biopsy under ultrasound later this morning. I'm scared. I have a familyBirth control and family planning Choosing a primary care provider Ewing’s sarcoma Family troubles - resources history of BC (mother at age 38). I know one thing is for sure--if I'm given bad news today then I am having a doubleDouble-tussin dmmastectomyMastectomy Mastectomy - series. That's what my mother did back in the 80's. She's 62 now. She survived and I believe that because she opted for removing both breasts so that she wouldn't have to worry any more. That's my stance too. I want to catch anything early. My mammogram didn't show an abnormality, I got an MRI done just because I wanted one and it did show a complex cyst on my left breast. So I went for the ultrasound on it and they recommended a biopsy under ultrasound just to be sure--they felt it was fibrocysticFibrocystic breast disease changes but I guess I'll find out today. I am hoping for the best. But realize that the reality is that it could be bad news too. SInce your situation is DCIS...it's contained to the breast now...so I'd probably opt for the mastectomy myself. If it doesn't spread to other areas--that's the best chance for survival. My aunt died of BC because she had an aggressive form of BC and her's did spread over time to other areas of her body. She was 65. I personally say "remove anything that will help me survive". It is a personal choice though & a very hard one too. Perhaps your Dr can offer advice or steer you in the right direction. Hang in there!
Sorry to hear of your news. I'm 41 and will be going for my results of a biopsy under ultrasound later this morning. I'm scared. I have a family history of BC (mother at age 38). I know one thing is for sure--if I'm given bad news today then I am having a double mastectomy. That's what my mother did back in the 80's. She's 62 now. She survived and I believe that because she opted for removing both breasts so that she wouldn't have to worry any more. That's my stance too. I want to catch anything early. My mammogram didn't show an abnormality, I got an MRI done just because I wanted one and it did show a complex cyst on my left breast. So I went for the ultrasound on it and they recommended a biopsy under ultrasound just to be sure--they felt it was fibrocystic changes but I guess I'll find out today. I am hoping for the best. But realize that the reality is that it could be bad news too. SInce your situation is DCIS...it's contained to the breast now...so I'd probably opt for the mastectomy myself. If it doesn't spread to other areas--that's the best chance for survival. My aunt died of BC because she had an aggressive form of BC and her's did spread over time to other areas of her body. She was 65. I personally say "remove anything that will help me survive". It is a personal choice though & a very hard one too. Perhaps your Dr can offer advice or steer you in the right direction. Hang in there!