Did anyone else loose weight right diagnosis?

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Annietere
Annietere Member Posts: 13

I was diagnosed in April of this year with DCIS after biopsy at the age of 40.  It was 2.1cm, grade 3, comedo type, ER-/PR-.  That same day, I learned that I was adopted.  I did the genetic testing and all came back fine.  The moment I found out I became frantic and began researching endlessly.  I was unable to sleep and, according to my husband, my appetite suffered.  I was constantly worried and ordered a million tests (blood tests, ultrasounds, endometrial biopsies, colonoscopy, etc).  I opted for a simple mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.  In the 3 weeks between the surgery and diagnosis, I dropped 11 pounds going from 131 to 120.  I became convinced that my cancer had already spread.  After the surgery, one focus of microinvasion- too small to test - was found.  It was well under 1mm in size and I was upgraded to T1mic.  I had no vascular or lymphatic involvement and both sentinel lymph nodes came back clear.  I continued worried about my weight and unable to put any of it back on, but none of the doctors were worried about the weight loss --  saying it was all due to anxiety and worry.  They finally agree to do a chest X ray and eventually a CT scan of my chest, abdomen and pelvis.  These were done in June and both came back clear.  I have managed to put on 2 or 3 pounds, but six months later I am still 8 pounds under my pre-diagnosis weight despite returning to my normal diet. Did anyone else experience any weight loss after diagnosis?  Should I ask for additional testing to check for cancer spread or would the CT scan of my chest, abdomen and pelvis suffice?    I am nervous and struggling with accepting this as just anxiety and  would appreciate any advice. Thank you!

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