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Posted 2015-06-10T02:16:43Z

Surgery a week away

I'm not gonna lie - I'm pretty nervous about this surgery. I'm quite phobic of needles, and I'll find out during my anesthesia consult whether or not I can take something for my anxiety on the day before the operation. I know intellectually that I will be fine, but it doesn't do much to calm my nerves. [...]

Posted 2015-06-04T03:24:59Z

Genetic Counseling

I have been referred for genetic counseling to see if genetic testing is something that I want to do. This will tell me if I have the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, which would make me pre-disposed for breast or ovarian cancer. If I do have the gene, the treatment plan may change to include a double mastectomy and possibly ovary removal. [...]

Posted 2015-06-04T03:19:19Z

New Mammogram & Sonogram

My MRI showed that there was another lesion on my left side, so I got another ultrasound to learn more about it. And though the MRI was clear on my right side, the doctors want to get a mammogram and sonogram on my right side, just to be certain it's all clear.[...]