Aw Dear
@Snowflake saw this earlier, I am sorry to hear. :( I am really glad to hear it sounds like it was caught small & early- usually the only time they'll offer a lumpectomy. They base it on size, % of estrogen-positive receptors (ie, grows in the presence of estrogen, hence why they think usually consider a hysterectomy, to decrease estrogen prdoduction), rate of growth, & presence or absence of spread (metastasis< don't be afraid they'll probably test the whole 9 yards: bone, brain, liver, lungs, lymphnodes (armpit- most common is outer upper quadrant of breast, usually there are nodes involved, scientists think it may begin there, so don't get alarmed more-so if some test positive), mediastinal lymphnodes behind breastbone. If they don't they feel extremely confident it's very loalized). :tup: It is easier to treat post-menopausal than pre, & it is always easier to treat the first time.
(Many in my family have it- 10 in immediate family with 3 of those with breast & 8 on the same gene- breast/ colon/ ovarian, possibly lung.)
It sounds like they've been keeping a close eye, which is really great. There is also reconstruction, & if it doesn't respond as expected to treatment (that doesn't sound like they expect that to be the case) & it is genetic, if you agree to join the worldwide genetic breast cancer bank in British Columbia, Canada it opens you up to potentially qualifying for experimental drugs as well.
Many prayers, & much love & support from all of us here xoxoxoxox. :hug:
