Newly Diagnosed Locally Advanced Breast Cancer

Hi Kirstie, again very similar story.. had first occurance of breast cancer at 38.. had a mastectomy left breast. Tried to get the right breast off as well but was told it was healthy and the medical team felt it wasn’t required… so I left it at that. Have since found out (due to strong family history of breast cancer) that I and 5 of my sisters carry the BRCA 2 mutation.. and the cancer is back in my right breast. If at all possible and considering your family history, ask for testing to see if you are positive for BRCA 1 or 2 or any others (there are several). If positive-you won’t get any argument as it is now medically recommended. Ovaries and Fallopian tubes are also removed as a cautionary treatment..Stay in touch and let us know how you go..Thinking of you!