Dizi! Hey sending a big hug!!!! because sometimes when on overload thats all you need with no words!! I too started like you routine mammograms due to my Mums BC only, in my late 30's I had DCIS 2011 at 43 radiation and tamoxifen 4yrs and then a recurrence in my scar from lumpectomy hmmm, in 2015 Chemo and Arimidex am ER+ only and had genetic testing only because we needed to know for prevention whether necessary to do a single or double mastectomy. it was negative and my nodes were clear and all body scans clear. I was out of pocket $800 for genetics, crap! have to have specific criteria, their criteria, I needed more family history. Anyway, I always went private however my chemo cost nothing and my Mastectomy/Diep Flap Recon in 2 weeks is through Public as my Surgeon also works their too with a Plastic Surgeon. So lucky!!! so no out of pocket and I was Category 1 because of recurrence. Lots to take in, so one step at a time. Dont hesitate ask away, lots of support here. Melinda xo
