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The way a double mastectomy has been explained to me, is that unless you have chemo and radiation, but you shouldn't be that sick. Some pain, but that should be about it. I was found to have DCIS (pre-cancerous condition) also, but no history bc in my family that I know of. I've had two lumpectomies in my left breast. That's where the DCIS was found. I stopped taking tamoxifen and effexor, my choice and because of some of what my surgeon told me about tamoxifen (he's super!). I've been cancer free for three years now and I'm back to yearly mammograms. I don't expect to have a bi-lateral mastectomy until and if the DCIS is found again. If I were in your shoes, I would only send the kids w/your dh on a mini vacation if you get too sick, but only so that you can have plenty of rest. Otherwise, I think they should be fully aware of what is going on with you. Please try not to be too terrified. I think you'll do fine. God bless you and keep you under his wing!View Thread



I'm getting ready to shoot an email to my oncologist, and ask her about it. Judy, I have thought about the effexor, but it drags me down so bad, that I don't want to feel this way ever again. Once I stopped taking it, I no longer found the need to sleep during the day and now I have energy to do the things that I wasn't able to do while I was on it. Also, very good advice on what reactions there might be with the OTC aids. Thanx again you two for the input. God bless you both! ~EllaView Thread


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