MaryLou's Journey with Breast Cancer
Survivor: Breast Cancer
Patient Info: Finished active treatment more than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: over 33 years ago, Female, Age: 75, Stage II, HER2 Positive: Don't Know, ER Positive: Don't Know, PR Positive: Don't Know
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Diagnosed
Oh No
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Told that I need a Double Mastectomy, do I want Reconstruction?
Decision Point
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Double Mastectomy
Procedure or Surgery
My Mastectomy went very well, however I did have a problem with the Silicone Implants and had them removed at a later date.
Other
Side Effects
The Implants caused a lot of Inflammation and Pain, they leaked and did not stay in place.
Remove my Implants.
Decision Point
I had to remove the implants to get my health back and relieve myself of the constant pain and inflammation.
Anniversary
Celebration
I just celebrated my 25 year Cancerversary!