Turning 45 helped save my life. Because I was turning 45 this summer I decided to have a full physical/mammo done. I went through 2 sets of mammos and a stereotactic biopsy. I was diagnosed March 25 with grade 1 DCIS in my right breast. It was caught so early it wasn't even to a stage. I chose to have a double mastectomy with reconstruction and that was done on May 12th. I am almost 3 weeks into my recovery and have never regreted my decision to have a double done. My pathology reports showed a marker in my left breast showing I was at a high risk for getting a more invasive type of cancer. Because it was found so early, I do not have to have chemo, radiation or even the pill. I have survived, all because I am turning 45. My family and friends have been such a great support group too!!
Michelle SAshland, NE