I was still breastfeeding my youngest son when I started having weird pains and itching in my left breast. I spoke to my OBGYN about it and was advised that it was most likely do to hormones. About 6 months later, I was still having the pain and went back. They said that maybe it was an infection and offered antibiotics. I declined and pushed further and they decided to send me for a breast ultrasound. The ultrasound led to a mammogram, and then a biopsy. The biopsy came back as Stage 0 DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ). It was very widespread calcifications, so a mastectomy was recommended. I opted for a double mastectomy to hopefully not have to do ongoing medication or radiation. I had a double mastectomy and no meds or radiation were needed. My reconstruction failed - but that’s a whole different story. My advice is to trust your gut and push for answers and tests until you are satisfied.

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