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melclarity
8 years agoMember
Hello Libby,
I think what you need to look at is your actual diagnosis, so anyone here Triple Negative please jump in with your experiences.
I've had it twice, my 2nd however was ER+ only, stage 3, so different diagnosis to you...Lumpectomy, clear margins, clear lymph nodesI had the same Chemo FEC and Taxol. BRCA Gene negative also. I couldnt have radiation as I had it in 2011. So Feb 2017 I had a single mastectomy/diep flap reconstruction, had the BRCA Gene test been positive it would have been automatic double. I'm happy with the choices Ive made over my 6yr journey based on my diagnosis. I think the radiologist is certainly valid and something to think about based on their professional opinion in response to your personal diagnosis.
Libby, I have to admit I was petrified to have a Mastectomy, but now Im through it with reconstruction I dont know what on earth I was so worried about. I feel incredibly normal and still ME :)
Hugs Melinda xo
I think what you need to look at is your actual diagnosis, so anyone here Triple Negative please jump in with your experiences.
I've had it twice, my 2nd however was ER+ only, stage 3, so different diagnosis to you...Lumpectomy, clear margins, clear lymph nodesI had the same Chemo FEC and Taxol. BRCA Gene negative also. I couldnt have radiation as I had it in 2011. So Feb 2017 I had a single mastectomy/diep flap reconstruction, had the BRCA Gene test been positive it would have been automatic double. I'm happy with the choices Ive made over my 6yr journey based on my diagnosis. I think the radiologist is certainly valid and something to think about based on their professional opinion in response to your personal diagnosis.
Libby, I have to admit I was petrified to have a Mastectomy, but now Im through it with reconstruction I dont know what on earth I was so worried about. I feel incredibly normal and still ME :)
Hugs Melinda xo