I have two sons born when I was 19 and 21. I breastfed the first son one year and the second son two years. At age 41 I was diagnosed with DCIS in the left breast. I had a large portion of this type and it was close to becoming invasive. The surgeon said the left breast had to go. I chose to also have right breast removed. It’s a decision I’ve not regretted. My oldest sister also had two sons born in her early twenties. Interesting that she too had breast cancer in her early 40s. A factor that surely contributed to our cancers besides another woman related to our mother who had breast cancer twice, is our husbands both smoked.
Hi Annette, I didn’t have my first child until I was 32 so I don’t fit the narrative - I married a few months before I turned 31, although I’ve often thought about the reduced risk & wondered why it isn’t common knowledge. As your experience shows, it’s not a signed and sealed outcome, but it should at least be known to have an impact for some women.
I always appreciate your book reviews, even the brief ones. And thank you for the helpful gleanings from podcasts. It’s heartwarming to hear of your readings with the grandchildren ❤️
I have two sons born when I was 19 and 21. I breastfed the first son one year and the second son two years. At age 41 I was diagnosed with DCIS in the left breast. I had a large portion of this type and it was close to becoming invasive. The surgeon said the left breast had to go. I chose to also have right breast removed. It’s a decision I’ve not regretted. My oldest sister also had two sons born in her early twenties. Interesting that she too had breast cancer in her early 40s. A factor that surely contributed to our cancers besides another woman related to our mother who had breast cancer twice, is our husbands both smoked.
Hi Annette, I didn’t have my first child until I was 32 so I don’t fit the narrative - I married a few months before I turned 31, although I’ve often thought about the reduced risk & wondered why it isn’t common knowledge. As your experience shows, it’s not a signed and sealed outcome, but it should at least be known to have an impact for some women.
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I always appreciate your book reviews, even the brief ones. And thank you for the helpful gleanings from podcasts. It’s heartwarming to hear of your readings with the grandchildren ❤️