Angie, had I known (title subject) this was a petition, I'd have signed up at once, extremely important issue and sure hope many participate and help make it succeed. It takes a few seconds --highlight the link, right click and it takes you to the site--thanks to LakeDallasMary who've had posted in this forum on Links to Help you Browse. I'm forwarding this site to everyone in my e-address. It's sad this practice of quick mastectomy exists and how money matters to some before anything else. Sending along reminders of importance of preventive measures- breast examinations. Let's pass this one along, well worth it. Thank you Angie. Bea

I registered at Army of Women yesterday and Liana joined today (awwww!). I've been griping that the docs don't want to talk about cause or prevention or anything that's not backed by scientific data, so this is my chance to help collect data. Our Lioness club raised a chunk of money for our Relay for Life (not just breast cancer, but $$ goes to American Cancer Society for research). If you use MSN Windows Live messenger you can set it up so that every time you open a conversation a donation is made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation (or any one of several charities). Here is a link that might be useful: Relay for Life

New to this site as of today. I had a complete mastectomy Dec 2007. It was MY choice to have both removed. I was never as large (38C) and I never gave reconstruction a second thought. And I have never regretted it. I was 58 at the time and felt I didn't need them. The Dr advised I did'nt need chemo but would be a good "insurance policy" I followed his advise and did chemo. I have talked to lots of ladies since then that went to other hospitals and their Dr didn't feel a need for them to have chemo. But there again I don't have any regrets for taking chemo, as long as I, in my heart feel like it helped and I did everything I could. I know reconstruction will be a long drawn out healing process and you will probably be required to take radiation also. I didn't need radiation being I chose the complete mastectomy. My mother had only one removed and always regretted it. Do what makes you content.....as it is your life. And good luck with whatever you choose.

Something sure sounds back-ass-wards! Here is what transpired with me. I went for my yearly woman check-up with my gynocologist and she wrote the order for me to have a mammo. Her office got the results, (suspicious) and they called me and they told me they had made me an appointment with a surgeon....like within the next few days! The surgeon then attempted to do a breast ultrasound in his office, but was unsuccessful, or maybe it was inconclusive...not sure...I was about crazy over it. He then scheduled again, in just a matter of a couple of days, for me to have a needle biopsy. That, I think, (I've blocked a lot out I think) was done in the hospital. I do remember I blacked out from stress/fear. The biopsy was positive, and my lumpectomy was scheduled again in just a matter of days. Due to the size of the 'lump' I was then scheduled to see the oncologist for chemo...thus my name as my new hair after chemo was nice and curly! Please see the link below. It explains a lot. Because I have been referred to the oncologist. family practice won't do any more. I would call them and ask/suggest that they refer you to a surgeon. Do you have a separate gynecologist? If so, I would suggest calling their office, and explain things, along with your concern, and ask if maybe your next step should be a breast ultrasound with a surgeon. Ask if they could schedule you with a doctor (probably a surgeon) who could do that ASAP! I have density on both sides- very dense. snip I saw the flat plate- it had a large area of dense white The white only showed on one side though...right? It sounds like you might be dealing with some very incompetent folks. You might have to take the initiative to see that you get the care you need now! I wish you well. Please do keep us posted or feel free to email me. Take care. You will be in my thoughts and prayers diring this stressful time. Sue...chemocurl Here is a link that might be useful: What if They Think They See Something on My Mammogram?