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Kristin said…
Wow... Emily, what an amazing blog you have. I was diagnosed with DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ) on Wednesday. My how things can change in 2 days. I am only 26 years old, and like you, have no family history, I eat well, exercise, etc. With me, it was almost an accident they even found it. In September I noticed that my right nipple was leaking fluid. I went in and they tested the fluid, which came back abnormal, then recommended a biopsy. My labs originally came back that I had Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia, but the lab sent off another set to Vanderbilt University to some expert because of my age and they actually found the cancer. It is stage 0, which is good, but I can't help but think about that fact that if the first lab hadn't sent off those slides, I wouldn't have known about this and it could have become invasive. I shouldn't have to have radiation because it is not invasive, but I'm strongly leaning towards a mast with an implant. My other concern is doing both. I don't want to have it hanging over my head that this might come back some day. Well, enough about me. I hope that you are currently doing well. I have enjoyed catching up on your blog, as I agree that there is not much support for younger women with breast cancer. I have a blog that I started writing in again that I plan on updating my progress on, if you want, you can read it at seakris.blogspot.com
17 January 2009 at 04:14
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