mastectomy: 360 Real Stories
360 stories match mastectomy. 342 of them mention surgery.
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Keely’s Patient Story
Keely first felt a lump in her left breast on March 4, 2023, while away for her daughter’s soccer tournament. She had never routinely checked her breasts, but that night she felt strongly prompted to do so. On April 17, biopsy results confirmed poorly…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Tracey’s Patient Story
Tracey learned she had breast cancer after her first mammogram. She had not noticed cancer symptoms before screening. The diagnosis made both Tracey and her husband extremely nervous, especially because breast and pancreatic cancer were present in her family…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Rocio’s Survivor Story
Rocio was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer after noticing a non-healing scab on her right nipple along with nipple discharge, redness, irritation and thickening of the breast. She felt that her first doctor did not give her enough information, so she…
Read this storyStage I Breast Cancer: Sofia’s Survivor Story
Sofia experienced burning pain in both breasts for about two years before her diagnosis. An early examination did not identify a clear problem. When the pain returned, mammography, ultrasound and MRI were performed, and ultrasound showed two cysts in the…
Read this storyStage III Breast Cancer: Sol’s Patient Story
Sol had a family history of cancer and sought testing while her sister was undergoing treatment. She was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer after also noticing lumps in her breast. Feeling that she had not received enough information at first, she sought…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Sonia’s Survivor Story
Sonia first noticed burning pain in her breast and a lump that gradually became larger and harder. She went to a general medicine clinic, where a mammogram was ordered. She later had a breast ultrasound that identified the tumor. Because she felt the first…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Sumita’s Patient Story
Sumita found a lump in the breast and struggled to accept the diagnosis of breast cancer. The news felt unreal and left Sumita disillusioned, frightened and angry. Doctors initially recommended a lumpectomy together with hormone therapy and targeted therapy…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Renacer’s Survivor Story
Renacer sought medical attention after developing severe breast pain, a lump, and bloody discharge from the nipple. The diagnosis brought fear, worry, and a sense of helplessness. After diagnosis, Renacer exercised more often and ate healthier meals on most…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Olga’s Patient Story
Olga felt pain and a mass in the left breast. After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, Olga sought a second opinion from a doctor friend. The news brought grief, anger, and uncertainty, although support from others helped Olga maintain hope and confidence…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer Patient Story
R S was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer after finding a painful small lump near the nipple and a very painful 4 cm lump near a lymph node. A friend who had survived breast cancer for 3.5 years helped arrange a second opinion with a private doctor. The…
Read this storyStage II Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Nahilys’s Patient Story
Nahilys had previously experienced thyroid cancer when, one year later, she was diagnosed with stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer. A niece had also had breast cancer. Nahilys sought a second opinion from a more experienced doctor and approached the new…
Read this storyStage IV Breast Cancer: Nathalie’s Patient Story
Nathalie, a homemaker and mother of two from Colombia, had been living with stage 4 breast cancer for more than three years. A strong family history prompted her to seek evaluation after noticing changes in breast shape and areas of thickening. Several…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Nelly’s Patient Story
Nelly, from Colombia, sought medical care after noticing a change in the shape of her breast and a lump. She was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and felt frightened, nervous, vulnerable, and worried about what the illness would mean for her family. Her…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Erika’s Patient Story
Erika developed painful, sore breasts with small bumps and was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. The diagnosis was frightening and left her nervous, worried, and overwhelmed. Her initial recommendation included mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Martha’s Patient Story
Martha learned that she had breast cancer after attending a breast ultrasound. Her doctors recommended mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, and she chose to proceed with all three treatments. Treatment brought hair loss, loss of appetite, and…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Mery’s Patient Story
Mery, from Colombia, learned she had breast cancer during a medical checkup and examination. The diagnosis left her grieving, confused, isolated, and powerless, and she sought a second opinion before deciding on treatment. Her care included mastectomy…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Mia’s Patient Story
Mia sought medical attention after developing breast pain and severe fatigue and was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. The news brought anger, fear, sadness, surprise, and a sense of vulnerability. She did not seek a second opinion. Her treatment included…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Mina’s Survivor Story
Mina had no symptoms when a mammogram found a tumor during health checks arranged in her final month of job-based insurance. She was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and felt frightened, helpless, and worried. The original treatment plan included…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Barsha’s Survivor Story
Barsha was 69 when she felt a suspicious lump in her left breast during an oil massage. She sensed that something was wrong and sought medical assessment. After being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, she obtained a second opinion from a more experienced…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Camila’s Survivor Story
Camila was 43 when she felt a breast lump while breastfeeding. Her gynecologist initially thought it might be caused by clogged milk ducts, but further testing showed stage 2 breast cancer. The diagnosis left her nervous, worried and powerless, especially as…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Lilibeth’s Survivor Story
Lilibeth, a mother of two from Colombia, was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Her family history included an uncle who died from stomach cancer and a maternal aunt who died from leukemia. Her doctor initially recommended a mastectomy. She ultimately…
Read this storyBreast Cancer: Doranci’s Survivor Story
Doranci sought medical attention after finding a painful breast lump that continued to grow and noticing changes in the size and shape of her breast. Her treatment included a mastectomy, lymphadenectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Aishah’s Survivor Story
Aishah was 51 when she accepted a free mammogram offered through her workplace. The test unexpectedly found a breast lump, and her GP referred her to hospital. She was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and also experienced irritation of the breast skin…
Read this storyStage III Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Anne’s Survivor Story
Anne was 11 weeks pregnant with her third child when she was diagnosed on June 11, 2022, with Stage III poorly differentiated metaplastic triple-negative breast cancer. She was building a career in pediatric surgery and expecting a son after two daughters…
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