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[quote=Anonymous]Zero family history, but after over 10+ years of finding benign fibroadenomas on mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs, I was finally diagnosed as being high risk. I had a preventative double mastectomy with reconstruction (all in one surgery), and now I have peace of mind. It sounds like a lot, but I didn't want to worry about getting cancer and needing chemo/radiation. After the mastectomy and reviewing the pathology, my surgeon said my risk of getting cancer was 40%. Now my risk is lower than the average person, it's 3% or 4%. Everything looks the same on the outside, but I have implants. I must get an MRI every 6 years. It's all very low maintenance now. Be proactive and get a mammogram -- and an ultrasound if your breasts are dense. I'd rather do less now (via screening) than more (treatment) later.[/quote]
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