Information and opinions on Breast Cancer from Melissa at MyBreastCancerNetwork.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/8593 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/8593/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/8593 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/8593/15139/reconstructi Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:26:00 -0400 Melissa I was told by my doctor that i should wait until I am done my treatment before i have reconstructive surgery..is that ok..i have heard of women getting in the same surgery when they have there breast removed..I dont know if i should wait or should i insist in having it done the same day??? http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/8593/15139/reconstructi http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/8593/15114/breast Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:55:00 -0400 Melissa Well I met with my surgen today and he told me that I have to have my left breast removed as the tumor is too large..So now I am left wondering if I should have both done one for a preventative measure and two for looks when they eventually do reconstructive surgery..its so much too think about..I am scheduled for surgery Oct 30th so if anyone can give me some advice that would be wonderful... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/8593/15114/breast http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/8593/14916/fatal Sat, 13 Oct 2007 11:14:00 -0400 Melissa Hi I have just be told I have invasive ductal carcinoma..I am only 28 yrs old and I am wondering what the survival rate is with this type of cancer..? I am just so scared and dont really know how to handle all this.. http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/8593/14916/fatal http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/8593/14902/told-today Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:36:00 -0400 Melissa I've just been told today that I have a form of cancer called Invasive Ductal Carcinoma..Its pretty scary, I am only 28 yrs old, and the thought of losing my breast or hair makes me sick to my stomach..I've been told that if you have to have breast cancer this is the one to have..I just dont know how you stay upbeat with all this going on..I feel very alone and worried that I am going to die before I get married or have kids...Melissa http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/8593/14902/told-today