On 7/14/2007
survivenhodgkins wrote:
Hello,
I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease in 1986 when I was 19 years old. I was treated with radiation therapy and then ABVD chemotherapy. Since then, I have had two beautiful children and have been married for almost 15 years. I have had two basal cells removed. One from my back and one from my shoulder. About 3 years ago, I had my thyroid gland removed because doctors thought I had thyroid cancer due to the radiation. It turned out to be a multi-nodular goiter that was benign. Recently, I have been diagnosed with DCIS in both breasts found on my mammogram. DCIS is stage 0 breast cancer. I am struggling with the decision to have a lumpectomy of both breasts or a double mastectomy with reconstruction. I was wondering if there is anyone else out there who could be of help. I just need to find out what other Hodgkin's survivors would do in my situation.
Hello,
I am a 27 year survivor of Hodgkins Disease diagnosed in 1980 from a lymph node found in my neck. My treatment was the same as yours. I recently had my annual MRI mammogram due to the increase risk of BC from the radiation. Thay found a suspisous area, so have had it biopsied and it was benign. My surgeon has highly recommended that I have double mascectomy with reconstruction. After doing lots of research I believe I am going to do it. I am very scared but I don't want to have BC and put my family through it. It is a very emotional decision.I have three beautiful daughters that they didn't think I would ever ahve due to the chemotherapy. So I feel for you. What have you decided?