LCIS & other dx

hac225

I'm 40 and a single mom of a 4 year old son.  My mom's mother died at a young age.  One grandmother had uterine cancer.  One grandfather died of bone cancer and the other died of lung cancer.  My cousin, although I know that's not a direct relationship has IBC.  I also had dense small breasts to begin with.  I had Radial scar, LCIS, Focal Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia, Columnar cell change, Apocrine Metaplasia & Sclerosing Adenosis last year.  Since then had a  mass in my right breast which was Sclerosing Adenosis, Columnar cell change and Apocrine Metaplasia.  Then this year another right breast mass was Stromal fibroplasia & Granulomatous reaction.  And recently in my left breast a mass which was lobules of adipose tissue.  I've searched, and seen multiple doctors.  I'm really scared to have a mastectomy done, but also terrified that if I don't I will develop an invasive cancer.  Anyone out there had these fears?  Any advice, thanks.

Stonebrook108

We've all had these fears. It's just some of us are good with dealing with the stress of  having to be tested every 6 mons. for the rest of their lives and some of us aren't. I fall into the category of not being able to deal with stress. For me having a BM with one step reconstruction was the way to go. The LCIS is GONE.!! I feel great and glad I had the surgery. And the stress is gone. 

But, it's not for everyone. It's a very tough decision to make. So, get all the info. you can and then decide. If I can help you out send me a private message.

Be well,

Ann