My Story
Title Insurance/Escrow Manager
Evergreen, CO
4 years, 10 months since her MammoSite treatment.
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My diagnosis was invasive ductal carcinoma. I was devastated. I had been diagnosed with colon cancer 5 years earlier so I was well aware of how surgery, treatment and recovery can turn your world upside down.
I met with my surgeon Dr. William Haun. We agreed that a lumpectomy and radiation were my best options. He then talked to me about MammoSite and the reasons I was a good candidate. Thank God for small breasts that day.
He sent me to see Dr. Kevin Schewe, who would be my radiation oncologist, for further details. It really was a no-brainer for me. Twice a week for 5 days and be done with it? Absolutely!
I personally experienced some discomfort when the catheter was implanted to begin treatment. I understand however that most people don’t. I was encouraged to drive myself to my treatments and it was a breeze. When my final treatment was over the removal of the catheter was completely painless. If I had to I would make the same choice again.
One of the doctors I met during this time referred to the experience as the “Cancer Train”. It is a journey you take with many stops along the way but no set time for when you will end your ride. I wish you all the best on your journey.
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This profile is solely the words of the person who received MammoSite Targeted Radiation Therapy to treat breast cancer. Note that this profile is specific to this particular person, and experiences will vary.
