GOOD PROGNOSIS

FINALLY the ONCOLOGIST appointment!
The DCIS tumors found in the tissue removed from the reduction are a low grade breast cancer. This is a very good prognosis. As the oncologist told us a year from now the picture would probably not have been so pretty!  
How very blessed I am that I listened to the promptings to have the reduction done!  
So...for now...since the tumors were low grade..NO radiation and no further imaging or surgery is needed.  
I have been placed on an oral medication called  Tamoxifen which I will take daily for the next 5 years! 
Tamoxifen is an antagonist of the estrogen receptor in breast tissue. It has been the standard endocrine (anti-estrogen) therapy for hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer. The side effects mostly include hot flashes but some people experience no side effects.

The oncologist will follow me every 3 months for a year and that will taper off over the next 5 years. 
He anticipates the next needed imaging will be in December where they will do a breast MRI instead of a mammogram.
How thankful I am for all the prayers and concerns in my behalf these past few weeks! 

Tender Mercies of Joy!