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Found out today I am 5 years cancer free. I also found out Chele123 passed away this past August. My condolences go to her husband and family and may she rest in peace. She was an inspiration to me as I was going through the surgery and chemo and all.
Do you know if Chele123 passed away in 2014 August (4 years after being diagnosed HER-2 positive) of her cancer or of a recurrence. Thanks.
Do you know if Chele123 passed away in 2014 August (4 years after being diagnosed HER-2 positive) of her cancer or of a recurrence. Thanks.
I found the answer to my question. Not sure if this is going to help anyone but the information has been very useful to me. So I will just leave it here for posterity.
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04-03-2013, 08:29 PM
#5 chele123
I had breast cancer in my left breast. I "knew" as soon as I found the lump. I also knew I wanted a double mastectomy - they tried to kill me - off with them! LOL
I was 47 at diagnosis. I did not see the need for reconstruction. I figured at my age perky new boobs wouldn't look right, and why would I want to go through reconstruction for saggy boobs that would look right? (my twisted sense of humor has seen me through all this.
I had thought that going with the most agressive treatment would kick cancer to the curb. I had the bilateral mastectomy, radiation, and chemo. Less than a year after ending treatment I was diagnosed stage IV, with mets to my bones.
I can't in good conscience recommend anything but the most aggressive treatment. I know it didn't save me, but if I wouldn't want to be where I am and be wondering "if only....what if....."
My Mastectomy surgery was no big deal. No. Seriously. When I was moved from recovery to my room I was able to sit up. In fact, I almost immediately got on my laptop! I was released the next day. I had a drain in each suture; they resemble hand grenades. I had to empty them and measure the discharge and write the amounts down. I used a fannypack to carey my grenades around. I wore it under my clothes. I missed two days from work - the day of, and the day after surgery, followed by the weekend, then back to work on Monday. I did have to sleep in my reclyner. I used a Boppy for a pillow, it wrapped nicely around my neck. I think it took a week, maybe 10 days? Can't remember; for the drainage to slow down enough to have the drains removed.
Emotionally I can't say there has been any issue for me. I did a lot of research online. I found this site: BreastFree When I looked at the pictures all I could think was how comfortable they looked without a bra.
There is no one answer to your questions. It's best to make an informed decision, but only YOU know what is the best choice for you.
Whatever you decide, I hope the best for you. https://www.city-data.com/forum/canc...t-all-now.html
Now I have a clearer picture. My oncologist explains that study has found that mastectomy does not remove the risks of recurrence or spread of cancer cells (my own interpretation - cannot remember her exact words / medical terms). So she is not recommending that route, but warns me there may be dent(s) on the breast after surgery.
I have a good oncologist / surgeon, and the fact that she previously practiced in Santa Monica, CA is a huge credit in my book.
These posts are so hard to read for me... nearly 4 weeks out from a double mastectomy
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