Stage 0 Breast Cancer: Moira's Survivor Story
This breast cancer diagnosis at a glance
- Stage at diagnosis
- Stage 0
- Treatment
- surgery and reconstruction
- Outcome
- Cancer-Free / NED
Treatment course, step by step
- Lumpectomy, mastectomy, and hormone therapy were discussed as treatment options.
- Mastectomy was performed.
- Breast reconstruction was performed after mastectomy.
What happened, in summary
Moira, from New Zealand, had stage 0 breast cancer found through routine mammography in 2022. She had no symptoms, and the diagnosis surprised her because it was her second breast-cancer diagnosis, about 10 years after the first. Despite the shock, she felt optimistic and thankful.
Her doctors discussed lumpectomy, mastectomy, and hormone therapy. After considering the advice and doing her own research, Moira chose mastectomy followed by breast reconstruction. She completed the treatment and did not report surgical side effects.
Moira said the cancer was in remission. Her lifestyle did not change substantially during treatment, although she remained concerned that something unexpected might happen or that cancer could return. She encouraged others to trust the treatment decisions they make with the information provided by their doctors and hoped to enjoy holidays and a good life with her family.
Where this story comes from
This is a lay summary of an account first published by Our Cancer Stories. Read the original in full
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