I
celebrated 5 years cancer free Sep 8th and 27 days later I was
diagnosed, AGAIN, with triple negative breast cancer. It's in the
left breast this time. I had a clear mammogram in Aug and started
having pain in my breast later in Sep. Chemo for sure, but am not
sure on what kin
d of surgery I
need, or want.
Raymond and I met with my oncologist, Dr Minter, Wednesday and
he explained the chemo I would be getting this time around,
cytoxan and taxotere. Four doses, every 3 weeks and I going to
lose my hair again.
Met with my surgeon, Dr Taber, Thursday. They want to wait for
genetics test but looks like either way its going to be double
mastectomy with reconstruction. I have extremely dense breast and
after looking at my mammogram again, from Aug, they can't see this
new lump. He said I could have lumpectomy, but would need yearly
MRI's. My best bet is the mastectomies as they would give me the
best percentage of survival. They cannot get 100% of breast
tissue, it's impossible.
Waiting for appointment with plastic surgeon, Dr Haines.
Probably surgery will be last week in Oct or first week in
November.
Well, insurance wouldn't approve Dr Haines, so have appointment Tues with Dr Leppard.
I can't remember what all those initials mean in everyone's signature.