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Helen Miller
Why Me? No family history- why me? When I went for my initial mammogram in March 2004, I was told to have a seat in the waiting area because the doctor wanted to speak with me. As I was waiting, I was getting very nervous and hoped there was nothing seriously wrong. The doctor explained to me that there were some suspicious areas detected in my right breast and recommended that I have a biopsy.
Waiting for the biopsy results was very stressful. It seemed like it took forever to get the results back. I learned that I had ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). I had a double lumpectomy and 33 treatments of radiation. After the treatments, I returned to the doctor every 6 months for follow-ups.
This past March, five years later, I went for my yearly mammogram just to learn again that there were suspicious areas detected in my right breast. Why me? I was told to schedule an appointment for a biopsy. I thought, “Here we go again. I can not believe this is happening.” This time I had a double mastectomy and reconstruction.
I cannot thank my husband enough for his support. He has been by my side from day one. My family, friends, and co-workers have been so supportive through out this horrible ordeal. I cannot thank them enough.
My doctors, Dr. Lauren Schnaper and Dr. Sheri Slezak, and Barbara Raksin were so supportive and caring. They made me feel like family, not like a patient. Why me? Now I feel I am one of the lucky ones.
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