Ever since I had my subcutaneous mastectomy to remove what was left of my breast after all the tests / core samples over a 10 year period - I've had no problems since then - no pain - no ... is it cancer?  Because of my breast surgeon not knowing what the problem was I sometimes think unnecessary surgery was done - but as I wrote at Diabetes1.org - I in the end discovered what my condition was.

I now only go for breast examination once a year ( actually - I was bad didn't go last year - due to my now new breast surgeon wanting me to go to this snotty nosed breast clinic here in Montreal).  He no longer wants me to have regular mammograms - due to the density of my right breast - which has not been blessed with diabetic mastopathy ... yet.  All my probs occurred in my 30's - when I was not in good control of my diabetes perhaps?  Now I'm entering my 50's - in good control - maybe that's the difference? Who knows.  Anyway, this new doctor (an American now living in Canada) - doesn't want the usual squishy mammogram done but instead a digital mammography which he feels will be reveal more.  I just haven't had the nerve to go there and face the women who run the office - as last time they were there - when I was required to have an MRI done of my breast - they wanted me to sign a release form stating I wouldn't claim the $300 fee for the MRI thru' my work medical insurance.  That got me very upset thinking ... what about women who can't afford that kind of money - and they are told that.  I basically walked out of that office - and vowed never to return - but may have to as that's where my surgeon wants me to go for future visits.

So, yes, do not fear, I will go, one day, I will get up the nerve, remind me from time to time to ask if I've gone - 'cause I hate white coats with a passion - even though they do help us most of the time!