Recent Breast Cancer Surgery

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Marlee
Marlee Member Posts: 17
edited June 2014 in Who or What Inspires You?

I just went thru surgery for breast cancer; they caught it early and it was not in the lymph nodes.  I am taking tamoxifen and recovering well.  If anyone wants any information on my experience, I'd be glad to share.

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  • livinginboji
    livinginboji Member Posts: 85
    edited September 2007

    Hi Marlee,

    Just curious. What kind of  cancer? What stage? What kind of surgery?

    Cheryll

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  • Marlee
    Marlee Member Posts: 17
    edited September 2007

    I had invasive Ductal Carcinoma.  It was Stage 1.  I had a mascetomy (my decision) because this was the second time I had to have biopsies for calcification.  The first time it was negative for cancer; this time, I was not so lucky.  Had a great team of surgeons which made all the difference.  Opted for a tissue expander during surgery (another good decision since it reduces the number of surgeries), and am taking tamoxifen with little to no side effects.  I recovered well (exercising helps) and have kept a good attitude.  The two weeks prior to the surgery, I was a complete mess (still in shock.)  But - you don't realize it until weeks later when you start to gain some normalcy again in your life.  Hope you are okay.

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