I was diagnosed with breast cancer on October 23, 2007. I found a small lump in the end of August. My radiologist performed core needle biopsy after she saw mammogram films and ultrasound in October. I had same type of lump (a bit bigger) almost 4 years ago. At that time, due to the size of lump, they had to do surgical biopsy and it wasn't cancerous.
well... this time, according to the first appt with my surgeon, it was supposed to be just lumpectomy since two nodules that they did the biopsy are close together. I wasn't worried too much. However, after MRI result and 2nd biopsy result came back, they found out I have more cancer than initially assessed and it is necessary to do mastectomy, instead.
"Oh no......." that was my first reaction. I'm only 34 years old. I have no family history.
After I went though some emotional roller coaster ride, I decided to express my feelings here. I started the blog in Japanese as well. Contents are slightly different, depending on what I'd like to say or how I'd like to describe. I hope this would be something to keep me busy and share my feelings with others.
About Me
- beagledumbo
- San Jose, CA, United States
- I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 weeks before my 34th birthday. I had mastectomy and chemotherapy (also egg freezing) from December 2007 through May 2008. So far my subsequent check-ups continue to say I'm cancer-free. Of course, once you've had cancer, you don't feel like you are fully free of it--but life goes on, sometimes even better than before!
2 comments:
I was actually shocked that you were diagnosed with breast cancer. Since I've known you, you've been the healthiest person I've been associated with. I appreciate you opening up and talking about this journey. You will not be going through this alone so keep your friends close! I believe you have the strength necessary to beat this and you can help others in the future.
my thoughts and prayers are with you...thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings. continue to do so as i'm sure you have tons of family and friends that are here to support you.
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