Guest guest Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Jeana, We did discuss both lumpectomy and mast. I decided to go with the lumpectomy, because there would be something left to reconstruct on. My lump is right behind and slightly below the nipple, so that's what will be taken off. He said the cure rate for both was equal. I guess once he operates he could find more, but I'll have to wait and see. It did not show up on my mammogram, even the special ones taken after the lump was felt. Lynn > There are books on how to tell your children. She should do fine. Just dont > hide things from her. If you like and feel comfortable with your Dr then by all > means stay wih him, although a second opinion never hurts. > I had a lumpectomey and I wish I would have had the mast, because my tumor > was so large that I lost half the breast, that is something to talk to the Dr > about how much tissue will they take with a lumpectomy. Good luck > Hugs > Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Thanks , I think that is how I will handle it also. She senses something is going on, so I may as well tell her the truth. She'll probably be more helpful and comforting to me once she knows too. Lynn > Dear Lynn, > > My daughter is 12. I was up-front and very honest, and a little upbeat about > it. I find as long as I'm the " cheerleader, " everyone else here is okay - > Mine are 12, boy 14, boy 19. > > Breast cancer is a " very " curable cancer and explain to her you're in very > good hands with your MD. > > All the best, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Thanks , I think that is how I will handle it also. She senses something is going on, so I may as well tell her the truth. She'll probably be more helpful and comforting to me once she knows too. Lynn > Dear Lynn, > > My daughter is 12. I was up-front and very honest, and a little upbeat about > it. I find as long as I'm the " cheerleader, " everyone else here is okay - > Mine are 12, boy 14, boy 19. > > Breast cancer is a " very " curable cancer and explain to her you're in very > good hands with your MD. > > All the best, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Thanks , I think that is how I will handle it also. She senses something is going on, so I may as well tell her the truth. She'll probably be more helpful and comforting to me once she knows too. Lynn > Dear Lynn, > > My daughter is 12. I was up-front and very honest, and a little upbeat about > it. I find as long as I'm the " cheerleader, " everyone else here is okay - > Mine are 12, boy 14, boy 19. > > Breast cancer is a " very " curable cancer and explain to her you're in very > good hands with your MD. > > All the best, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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