Mammogram vacuum assisted biopsy
I had this procedure on the advice of Breast Screen before diagnosis. Haven't heard much about others having it. It wasn't pleasant.
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Thanks @kmcin28. I don't need further treatment. Lymph nodes were clear and because it was dcis removal of breast was sufficient. It is my 3rd round of BC. First 2005- lumpectomy, chemo, radiation (1node involved) ; then 2009 mastectomy, 1node involved, axillary clearance, chemo. I'm very gun-shy with any procedure now as opposed to becoming more resilient because of how many I have had. The vac biopsy was the worst I've ever had.
I wish you well with you treatment and reckon decision. I am in awe of the women here who have gone through reconstruction. I am just not brave enough and too frightened of complications. I didn't reconstruct after first mast, and don't think I can now. I guess that doesn't mean never, but I just don't have the physical and mental resources required. I wish you the very best for whatever you decide. :)
I wish you well with you treatment and reckon decision. I am in awe of the women here who have gone through reconstruction. I am just not brave enough and too frightened of complications. I didn't reconstruct after first mast, and don't think I can now. I guess that doesn't mean never, but I just don't have the physical and mental resources required. I wish you the very best for whatever you decide. :)