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hi, i'm 46 and was diagnosed with in-situ and invasive lobular cancer in my right breast in november (multi-centric and multi-focal, grade 3, ki67 23%, er/pr+ / her2-). i've had neo-adjuvant chemo, a ...
Hi again, @Lvlw. MRI has never been suggested to me despite having dense breasts (the 2nd category, not extremely dense). I was diagnosed at 49, and chemo quickly threw me into menopause. Almost 3 yeast later, and my breast density hasn't budged. Even if breast density were to change, it wouldn't happen immediately.
In terms of being menopausal, ask about bloods to check hormone levels next time you see your medical oncologist. I had blood tests for this every 3 months for the first year after chemo, to be sure that I stayed in the menopausal range
Take care,
Lyn
In terms of being menopausal, ask about bloods to check hormone levels next time you see your medical oncologist. I had blood tests for this every 3 months for the first year after chemo, to be sure that I stayed in the menopausal range
Take care,
Lyn