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My story is probably very similar to most people. In April I went for a routine mammogram, no lumps, bumps or wrinkles. Was surprised to get a call back from the Breast Clinic saying I needed to have a biopsy as there were "microcalcifications" on my right breast. Being a firm believer in the "not worrying until you have something to worry about" philosophy I ventured back and had a biopsy - a little apprehensive but not thinking tooooo much about it - went back on the following week to get the results. Guess you can never be prepared for the diagnosis - of you have breast cancer.. Couldnt be happening. I dont smoke, drink, eat healthily, how could this be?? Thank God my beautiful partner was in the room with me as I went into total shock..My darling partner of 8 years lost his first wife from lung cancer 10 years ago and now going thru this again with me - I could really only imagine his pain .. anyway had a double mastectomy - as there were signs of microcalcifications on my left breast as well .. rather be sure than sorry and be living with that threat of it coming back .. 2 weeks later was in the Mount Hospital in WA - the most beautiful hospital, with fantastic staff .. and had my double mastectomy. Had 4 weeks off work and now back at work full time. Had expanders put in at the time of surgery and now looking forward to having my "new" boobs for my birthday in November. What a long way we have come - all from women like us - rallying together raising money and awareness .. I did not have to have chemo as there were no signs in the lymph nodes. I am so pleased to be able to have a forum where we can chat. That is one thing I did find the feeling of being alone and not knowing what I faced. Thank goodness for forums like this. Love to hear from anyone who would like to chat.. Monica
