Beingpositive with BC
April - 2nd year first mamo April - 2nd mamo May 1- Biopsy May 5 - Biopsy result confirming cancer May 16 - first appointment with surgical oncologist- Dr. Abidi. She explained it was stage 2A and suggested lumpectpmy as the lump, based on ultrasound was around 3cm. She also wanted to get an MRI to see the extent. It was both inside and outside the duct. I was estrogen +ve cancer. She also encouraged to continue with the summer trip. Before the trip-MRI was done, on May 29th, doctor called and told us the MRI report shows more than 3 cm but would meet with us after our trip, June 27th. The preop is scheuled for July 3rd and surgery with lumpectomy on Juny 7th. July 3rd- during preop doctor recommended to do Mastectomy instead as MRI showed that the mass was around 7cm. This was on the cusp of lumpectomy/ mastectomy. But she would recommend mastectomy if its more than 30% breast size. Jul 13- first appointment with Plastic surgeon. He showed us what th...