Any input is good input
Well, where do I begin;
I lost my mother to breast cancer when I was 18, she was just 40. I too am 40 now and have always felt that I have a lurking black cloud of “cancer” that hovers above me. I miss her terribly and after much time contemplating whether or not I was to meet the same fate I started researching and doing regular tests.
I suffered from Endometriosis at a young age which eventually lead to the removal of my Uterus at 36 after having 2 children.
It was suggested that I see a Genetics Counsellor due to my strong family history of Breast and Ovarian Cancer.
I have always had my regular Breast checks as suggested by my Doctor once a year for the past 6 years. I have endured biopsies from my breasts which returned back benign on all which is always a relief. I was soon made aware that it was in my best interest to have checkups twice a year which meant I was having an MRI, Ultrasound and Mammogram. This is a very exhausting procedure that leaves me on edge awaiting results every time.
At 39 due to the concern of my Ovaries and strong family history Doctors thought it best to have them removed as I had already had my uterus removed. I was told it was important as Ovarian Cancer is very hard to detect even with the CA125 test.
I am now on HRT tablets and believe that it was the right decision for me no matter what. However, my ovary showed up positive for Cancer but it was a stage 0. All things aside, the concern has always been for my breasts and because I have no living relative to test against it is not accurate as to whether or not I carry the same gene as my Mother. Because Ovarian and Breast Cancer are linked, having my breasts removed has always been an option.
I was a little taken by all this information but I have done so much research, seen many doctors and now believe that having a mastectomy may just help me to have a better fulfilling future.
Unlike others, I have not been diagnosed with Breast Cancer and in my eyes I am thinking that this is my chance of taking control and beating “IT”.
This was never an option my Mother ever had the chance to take. Yes, It is a big decision and not one to be taken lightly but the more time that goes by the more I feel that it is the right thing to do.
I have never joined any site before but after reading so many people’s posts I thought I could maybe get some feed back and see if there is anyone else that is thinking or doing the same thing.
Thanks heaps xx
