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Related: About this forum5 year milestone
In January of 2021 I had a routine mammogram that turned out not to be so routine after all. After a biopsy, ultra sound and MRI, I was diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer. The good news was it was caught early and had not spread. I opted for a mastectomy, radiation and a daily hormone suppressant medication. Fortunately, I didnt need chemo.
My 5 year mammogram came back negative and I will graduate out of oncology in May. Ill still do the annual mammograms but no further treatment will be necessary. Yay.
I did request genetic testing because I have 3 granddaughters and wanted them to know if I could pass it on to them. That came back negative, too.
So glad we live in the 21st century. The odds of survival get better and better.
SheltieLover
(78,690 posts)Congrats!
sinkingfeeling
(57,541 posts)Dear_Prudence
(1,132 posts)So thank you for sharing!
sheshe2
(96,749 posts)brer cat
(27,472 posts)That is a very significant milestone.
Diamond_Dog
(40,157 posts)I have been there, too.
