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kato79
Member
2 years ago

New to this and a bit lost

Hello, I am a 44 year old woman, wife & mum who was told last night over a phone call that I have a grade 2 ductal cancer that is Estrogen sensitive. I need to make an appointment for either this week or next to discuss my options. I can opt for a lumpectomy and radiation or due to strong family history a double mastectomy with a reconstruction. I would like to get other peoples experiences or thoughts on this. I will be getting gene testing as well but know my sister tested new to the two she was tested for over 10 years ago
Im scared and a bit lost at the moment. I don't know how to tell my children (they are 24,19& 16) or others really. Im not sure where to start.........
  • PrisMay1's avatar
    PrisMay1
    Member
    2 years ago
    so sorry to hear you’ve joined our club!! My advice would be to not get too far ahead of yourself. See what your surgeon suggests as a way forward. Mine first suggested a mastectomy but I didn’t want so we went with a lumpectomy. 6 months later and armed with more information I’m considering a double mastectomy and reconstruction. There is time to make a decision. There will most likely be other treatment you will need to have. 
    There’s lots of info here and I have found it extremely helpful.