I went in for a yearly physical and because of being 40 my doctor suggested I get a mammogram. I did and wouldn't you know it I flunked. I went to the surgeon next and both he and my family doctor were surprised because neither one of them felt any lump. So as you can tell you can't always depend on finding a lump. I was then scheduled for a lumpectomy. The following week I was back in for another lumpectomy because they didn't get a clear margin. That same week they called me to go back because they still didn't get a clear margin so I opted for them to go ahead and remove the whole breast. The following year I opted for the other one to be removed because I didn't want to chance it happening again. I had 5 kids to raise so I couldn't give up! Between my kids and my parents they kept me going and positive about things. The kids and I would joke about it. With having every womens dream of silicon breast..only difference was mine was on the outside instead of inside. I could be any size I wanted....Hooters here I come. It's not something to take lightly but it's also something you have to keep postitive about and make the best of. Keep the faith and know you can get through it with the help of your family and friends.
It's been 9 years for me and I have been clear and I support the breast cancer sites and I buy alot of breast cancer merchandise.
Good luck to all and keep a postitive outlook on things.
Eldorado, IL