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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
(79,925 posts)Congrats!
sinkingfeeling
(57,746 posts)Dear_Prudence
(1,165 posts)So thank you for sharing!
sheshe2
(97,312 posts)brer cat
(27,541 posts)That is a very significant milestone.
Diamond_Dog
(40,427 posts)I have been there, too.
Solly Mack
(96,861 posts)Laurelin
(880 posts)I'm happy to know you're doing well.