In 2022, at age 58, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast - an incidental find on a diagnostic mammogram for what was suspected to be yet another calcium deposit. An MRI a week later discovered its next door neighbor - ductal carcinoma in situ with a side of a rather large fibroadenoma in my left breast. In 2023, I had a double mastectomy (my choice because I never want to do this again) and DEIP Flap reconstruction. I'm glad things have gone well for you!
April, thank you for sharing your story/history. One thing I've heard from women over and over again is no matter how benign providers assume something will be, a patient should pursue it until they know for sure. Sounds like that was the case with your "calcium deposit," and I know that was the case for women in my family too. Here's to your continued good health! 💜
So glad you caught it early and your surgery went well. Thanks for the reminder to stay on top of your own health. I let it slide for too long. But after a recent hospital scare, I am seeing a new PCP today to hopefully get back on track. Sending hugs to you and the family. ❤️
In 2022, at age 58, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast - an incidental find on a diagnostic mammogram for what was suspected to be yet another calcium deposit. An MRI a week later discovered its next door neighbor - ductal carcinoma in situ with a side of a rather large fibroadenoma in my left breast. In 2023, I had a double mastectomy (my choice because I never want to do this again) and DEIP Flap reconstruction. I'm glad things have gone well for you!
April, thank you for sharing your story/history. One thing I've heard from women over and over again is no matter how benign providers assume something will be, a patient should pursue it until they know for sure. Sounds like that was the case with your "calcium deposit," and I know that was the case for women in my family too. Here's to your continued good health! 💜
So glad you caught it early and your surgery went well. Thanks for the reminder to stay on top of your own health. I let it slide for too long. But after a recent hospital scare, I am seeing a new PCP today to hopefully get back on track. Sending hugs to you and the family. ❤️
Thanks, Steph, and same to you too. I hope you are doing okay and on the mend!
So happy to hear you are doing well <3