Dense breasts/mastectomy/ongoing survei
Hi all. Since diagnosis in December of invasive ductal carcinoma Her2 positive and estrogen and progesterone positive. Found only in right breast. i was told chemo lumpectomy. Now all of a sudden surg...
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Hi @Megs04, sorry you have this stress. I’m not sure your age. But, I too have dense breasts, was diagnosed at 42, have my anniversary MRI in a few months. I’m not keen on the dye. But no one has mentioned it as a possible problem. Maybe I should be concerned. But, the only way my surgeon could determine the extent of my cancer was an MRI. And monitor what’s happening. So, that’s the path for me.
Can you speak to someone else for a second opinion?
For me, I was prepared to accept the minimum amount of damage to my body for the best known result. There is a lot the surgeons don’t know. Some side effects might or might not occur. No one knows until you are down that path.
If you’re not comfortable with something that’s irreversible (mastectomy) get more opinions. Ask more questions from your treatment team. Don’t give them the easy way out.
Has anyone given you statistics on reoccurrence? It’s your choice on treatment, but there is nothing wrong with accepting minimal treatment now, and drastic treatment later if it’s proven to be required.
Also, you might not need MRI and dye for the rest of your life. What happens if your Breast density changes? Menopause maybe? Or better imaging becomes available? Once again, I haven’t researched the dye, but surely it can’t be as toxic as chemo or radiation?
Hugs. Best wishes,
Can you speak to someone else for a second opinion?
For me, I was prepared to accept the minimum amount of damage to my body for the best known result. There is a lot the surgeons don’t know. Some side effects might or might not occur. No one knows until you are down that path.
If you’re not comfortable with something that’s irreversible (mastectomy) get more opinions. Ask more questions from your treatment team. Don’t give them the easy way out.
Has anyone given you statistics on reoccurrence? It’s your choice on treatment, but there is nothing wrong with accepting minimal treatment now, and drastic treatment later if it’s proven to be required.
Also, you might not need MRI and dye for the rest of your life. What happens if your Breast density changes? Menopause maybe? Or better imaging becomes available? Once again, I haven’t researched the dye, but surely it can’t be as toxic as chemo or radiation?
Hugs. Best wishes,