Based on genetic risks, I decided to have a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy to manage my breast cancer risk. Enjoy reading all of the ups and downs (with a little bit of humor along the way) as I make the biggest decision of my life, which officially earns me the title of PREVIVOR
PREVIVOR: A person who is not diagnosed with cancer, but has survived the predisposition, or higher risk, of cancer due to a genetic mutation and/or strong family history. After being armed with this information, a previvor can make informed choices prior to a cancer diagnosis.
Monday, August 13, 2012
And we are a GO
YAY! My insurance sent the approval letter for my nipple/areola reconstruction and revision. This is the LAST step of a LONG process! I'm so excited!
Now, just to get the surgery date confirmed and figure out who's going to drive me to the doctor's office. It's an in office surgery and will be under just local anesthesia. The nurse said they'd give me a Valium during the surgery- so it could get pretty interesting =)
I'm pretty happy about this! I can't believe I'm finally so close to being 100% DONE! (Except for yearly checkups :) )
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