Hi my name is Dinky (nick name), at 51 I was told I have Non-Invasive DCIS. Scary words to hear. It started out with a yearly October Breast Cancer exam. A gift of life I do every year to myself. Next came sterotactic biopsy, ultrasound and the the words " clustered microcalcifications" with changes on the breast for past 6 months = cancer. Surgery for double complete mastectomy with immediate reconctruction (3-4 hr surgery) came next and worth all the pain that came with it. This past July, it was surgery to have my girl implants place with the 1st infection a week later. So second surgery the following week came to drain the built up infected fluid, soak the implant in triple antibiotic solution and replaced her back into her space. Works!!! Now 11-25-2014 yesterday, I went in for my 4th surgery, skin grafting for my new nipples. I'm home recovering and very comfortable. A little sore with some pain. Next will be my tattoo in 3 months and in 6 months will have some tummy lipo to fill in new breast areas that can use some fill. Two & one deal :)
I continue to see my MD's who have been the "Best"!!!!! I'm truly blessed to have such a beautiful family, wonderful friends who have become my family, my pets who have been here to love & cuddle with me, my faith which has been with me from day one and my husband who this year sent me away on a dream cruise vacation to Europe which included the vatican. We are schedule to cruise the Caribbean very soon for some rest, sun and warm waters. He has given me some much love, support and has shown me he loves me as I am. Xoxo Jim! This journey has taught me life is so precious and to love everyday! I do wish all my BC sister a journey filled wth much love & support. ;)
Santa Rohnert, CA