Hi Everyone,
I’m 49 years old and just found out I have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Stage 1, Grade 2 (based on stereotactic biopsy). I was suprised. Felt no lump or anything. The microcalcifications showed up on my mammogram. I’m going to have a lumpectomy the first week of January (don’t have a date yet) and a sentinel node biopsy. What I’m most scared about right now is developing blood clots. Eleven years ago I had gastric bypass and developed 1, 2, possibly 3 pulmonary embolisms 11 days post op. They couldn’t say for sure how many. I went on blood thinners for 6 months and was able to stop them. I enjoy running and am so much healthier than I was so I know there are some things in my favor. I never had extra skin removed because of the PE’s. So, now I have cancer and need to have this done. My Dr. is going to give me a shot of Lovenox before the surgery to help prevent them. As soon as I wake up, I’m going to stand up and walk even if I have to lean on someone. My Dr. understands my concern and isn’t worried about the bleeding which I am so thankful for. Trying to be positive but I don’t want anything bad to happen because of the biopsy.