I was 46 years old in March 1987 when I found a substantial sized lump on my right breast by self-examination. The doctors thought it was benign. In my case, it didn't show on the mammogram, but needed to be removed. The pathology results showed a large benign tumor encapsulating a very tiny, tiny malignant tumor! My choice: a modified radical mastectomy followed by reconstruction. I was fortunate enough not to need either chemo or radiation - my lymphnodes were all clean. Though the mammogram was not helpful to me, more than 99% of all malignancies are detected that way. Please make sure to get a mammogram yearly and do a self-examination as well. I now enjoy my grown children, my grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. And I feel GREAT!
Phyllis Gil-AdNew York, NY