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Karen, I just found your comment today. 9-14-09. I'm still learning how to get around this site. I am so happy your husband was able to be your kidney donor. I hope his health is stable and you continue to do well. Personally, I would want to have the mammogram as soon as possible, but then again I just worry waiting. If it is cancerous my recommendation and that is only my recommendation is to have both breasts removed no matter what. I belong to a breast cancer survivor group and I can't tell you how many of the women have had to go back a second time and have the 2nd breast removed. As a transplant patient you are not a good candidate for breast reconstructive surgery. Because if you get one infection along the long process everything has to be taken out. I didn't even consider reconstructive surgery but the docs make you go listen to the spiel (just to cover their bases) I have not missed my breasts one iota. I don't even use a mastectomy bra. I just bought bigger bras to accomodate my size D prosthesis. I got the size I want. I'm nearly 66 years old and still take care about how I look. I just face each medical challenge knowing I will get through it and can go on with my life. I sometimes feel guilty that I cannot work, but that feeling goes away too. I did raise 4 children successfully and put my husband through 4 years of Optometry school and worked with him for 15 years. I am a successful person in my way and I will be a warrior always. If you reply I hope I can find where to look again. I will encourage you all I can and just keep focusing on a good relationship with your doctors. I can relate to you and hope to be connected to you again.
All the best,
Anne

September 14, 2009 - 1:49pm

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