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lulu1010
lulu1010 CSN Member Posts: 367
in Ovarian Cancer #1
As many of you know I was diagnosed in Aug. 2011 with PPC stage 3C. I have been in remission for several months. I am taking part in a pharmaceutical vaccine trial (CVAC).
I have recently found out that I am BRCA 2 positive and the Dr has suggested that I have a double mastectomy. After weighing the pros and cons and getting as many poeples opinions as I could, I have decided to go ahead with the surgery on Jan. 24th. I just wanted to give a little update since I haven't been posting much lately and I also want to take this time to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year and thank you all for your support and friendship.
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  • anicca
    anicca CSN Member Posts: 334 Member
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    I hope all goes well and you
    I hope all goes well and you have a speedy and uncomplicated recovery. Are you having reconstruction done at the same time? I just found that an acquaintance had a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction after being diagnosed with lobular carcinoma in situ, a condition with no definitive treatment. A good friend of mine who is an OB/Gyn has the same condition and opted for 5 years of tamoxifen and close watching. It's a very personal decision, and both of the women I know are happy with what they've chosen. I think I would choose as you have. We already have enough to worry about!

    DB
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  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 CSN Member Posts: 1,183 Member
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    anicca said:

    I hope all goes well and you
    I hope all goes well and you have a speedy and uncomplicated recovery. Are you having reconstruction done at the same time? I just found that an acquaintance had a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction after being diagnosed with lobular carcinoma in situ, a condition with no definitive treatment. A good friend of mine who is an OB/Gyn has the same condition and opted for 5 years of tamoxifen and close watching. It's a very personal decision, and both of the women I know are happy with what they've chosen. I think I would choose as you have. We already have enough to worry about!

    DB

    wishing you the very best
    I hope your surgery goes well. You are very brave and you have been through hell. God bless you and hope no more surgeries or chemo are needed...val
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  • Mwee
    Mwee CSN Member Posts: 1,338 Member
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    Best of luck with your surgery
    and here's wishing you a speedy recovery... I agree you are very brave. We'll be waiting to hear how you're doing. ((((HUGS... you get um, girl!))) Maria
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  • mopar
    mopar CSN Member Posts: 1,972 Member
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    THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
    How difficult it must have been to have to make this decision. But we're all here with you, with support, hugs and prayers. I know of someone who just had this surgery in 2011, along with reconstruction. She is doing very well. And I know you'll do well, also. Please keep us informed.

    Sending lots of hugs and prayers!
    Monika
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