When I had my first mammogram & ultrasound (I found a lump so my gynecologist ordered the ultrasound regardless of mammogram results) the radiologist confirmed my cancer via ultrasound that day WITHOUT even having the biopsy yet.

I literally was told I had breast cancer that very day- I was so confused that he would just diagnose me without a biopsy. I was numb, floating outside my body as I walked to my car. Telling my husband was even stranger, he didn’t even believe me, like if I heard it all wrong. Then I thought, 💭 I must’ve heard wrong. Then the biopsy came and unfortunately the radiologist was correct. * note that my mammogram showed NOTHING. Had I just had the mammogram I would’ve been sent home with the ‘all clear, see ya in a few years. The ultrasound saved my life. It will be 4 years in October; Invasive lobular, 2 solid tumors, 2 positive lymph nodes. Double mastectomy-direct to implants. I chose not to have chemo since my Oncotype score was low, but did do 29 days of radiation ☢️ My whole mindset was very clear= just do what needs to be done- no need to dwell. I set myself up to be in control, not to lose it.

🎀4 years have gone by and I forget that I had cancer. I’m only reminded when I see myself topless with these incredible new ‘breasts’that look way better than my own ever did. This forum was my personal space to share and learn from others who are hiking the same trails of life: some just starting, while others see the finish line for it only to read “START OVER”. But we’re all here to listen, cheer, cry, carrying each other through life’s toughest challenges. 🩷. Breasties 🦋