Comments on: Do You Have Dense Breasts? (And Why You Need to Know!)

By: Josie Kelsh

Josie Kelsh — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:39:28 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Shell. Thank you so much for your kind words Rebecca. I get as much out of helping others as they do from reading my story. I absolutely believe we need to share more of our journeys to make it less scary for those who follow us. Take car and good luck with your treatment.

By: Rebecca Shell

Rebecca Shell — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:27:04 +0000

Josie,
Thank you so much for sharing your BC journey! I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma after my biopsy from a self discovered lump in my left breast at the 11:00 position.I’ve always known that I had dense breasts but it wasn’t until this year that I found out there was a rating for it and that regularly mammograms were not sufficient testing.I’ve had a sentimental lobe biopsy and thankful I am node0 for cancer.I just finished my 3rd of 4 chemo treatments to shrink my very large tumor before surgery. Chemo is working.I can no longer feel my tumor. With my chemo nearly over I have met with my plastic surgeon and have started researching mastectomy surgeries and I have to say your blog is the absolute best I’ve come across in my many many hours of research..It was very brave of you to share this along with the photos which were fantastic and reading this has eased my mind about my upcoming surgeries. The links you provided are great. I’m so happy you included breast density.The Tamoxifen blog was very informative as I also was ER/PR + and dreading having to take medication for the next 5 years and worrying about side effects. Thanks again. I can only imagine how many women you have helped by sharing your very personal story.
Rebecca

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:13:21 +0000

Julie, I was the same, mammogram 21 was clear. Ultrasound 22 was clear ( but lymph node was up, was asked if I had had Covid recently, yes, 2 weeks ago… ah that’s why your lymph node is up ) fast forward 6 months and my left breasts changed shape. Initially stage2 invasive lobular cancer. 3 days before my double mastectomy – stage 4 it’s in my bones… operation cancelled, drugs for life. I knew my breasts were dense, but no one told me what that meant….. I now know 🙁

By: Josie Kelsh

Josie Kelsh — Tue, 03 May 2022 23:09:34 +0000

In reply to Julie.

So glad you knew what to look for!I can’t believe it’s not something we are made aware of earlier – or at least told it’s a thing to look out for.

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 21:48:08 +0000

Thank you for raising the awareness of dense breast tissue. I was told since I was in my thirties that my breasts were dense. Fast forward 20+ years, a screening mammogram showed no pathology, but a MRI was recommended due to a high risk score. Well, guess what? The MRI detected invasive lobular carcinoma. Fortunately, it was caught very early with no lymph node involvement. Please pay attention to those scores and ask if you are not told. I was blessed to have such early detection, as I did not have to go through chemo or radiation.