Newly diagnosed both breasts
I was diagnosed on the 12th November with cancer in both breasts. Stage 1 in my right and stage 2 in my left. The right one was found during an ultrasound. My Mum passed away from cancer - starte...
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Hi and welcome. It makes perfect sense to me.
I too am a nurse and I lost a sister to bc. But both myself and her daughter have gone through surgery and treatment following a bc diagnosis and both doing well. I'm almost 3 years. My niece is 16 years post treatment.
I chose a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction and also needed chemo.
Have they offered you genetic counselling? It may well be appropriate given the bc is in both breasts and family history.
@SoldierCrab could you add in your wonderful links.
Ask any questions as we are here to help as we can. Kath x
I too am a nurse and I lost a sister to bc. But both myself and her daughter have gone through surgery and treatment following a bc diagnosis and both doing well. I'm almost 3 years. My niece is 16 years post treatment.
I chose a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction and also needed chemo.
Have they offered you genetic counselling? It may well be appropriate given the bc is in both breasts and family history.
@SoldierCrab could you add in your wonderful links.
Ask any questions as we are here to help as we can. Kath x