DCIS

I had high grade extensive DCIS in 2014 and had an immediate mastectomy.  No, it has not returned to the chest or come visiting the breast on the other side.

In 2011 I had a single mastectomy..no further treatment ..nodes all clear
In 2016 diagonised with mets to lungs...had a CT for liver pain no problem with liver but ltumor in lung
Hormone positive at biopsy so treatment so far has been anti hormone drugs 
Dcis is never to be underestimated
Be vigilant with checkups

All the best 
Bright in hope

@Pommy8 I have been diagnosed with intermediate to high grade DCIS on 8 April. Due to the size of calcification, I need to have a double mastectomy. My surgery is next week and then, it’s waiting for the results. How’s your results?

Have my procedure on Weds then I get results end of May.
sorry to hear your outcome how you coping ?
hope all goes well for you are you have breast reconstruction?

Operation was cancelled due to getting covid day before now having this weds fingers crossed.
Then it’s the waiting for results by talking to breast care nurse likelihood be radiation treatment I’m just wondering how people got through that did you still go to work?
Also they say % is same for it returning with radiation or mastectomy  I just wondered why do people pick mastectomy over radiation.
thanks in advance for any reply’s .

@Pommy8, I don't think many of us have chosen mastectomy over radiation, mainly it was necessary due to the size and/or location of the DCIS and the grading.  All have been guided by their medical teams.
Yes, some ladies are able to time their treatment for the end of the day (radiologists try to accommodate working ladies) so they then have the evening free before returning to work and then treatment the next day.  You will need to be guided by how you feel.

Thank you I hope I didn’t upset you.

Hi @Pommy8
There seem to be various protocols about what the medical team recommends.
My understanding is that radiotherapy us generally recommended after a lumpectomy but not generally recommended after a mastectomy though if there are discuss circumstances it may be.
In my case I was recommended radiotherapy after my mastectomy died to the size of my tumour (5.5cm).
If you are being treated in a major hospital your case will generally be discussed by a multi disciplinary team which includes oncologist and radiation oncologist.

Hello @Pommy8, you have not upset anyone.  Be positive - work throughout if you can, good for the mind.

I'm late to the conversation, but I opted for a mastectomy rather than lumpectomy+radiation. I live 35km/work 50km from the nearest place I could get radio and work as a teacher (so no flexibility with start/finish/break times). I would have had to take time off for either option and a mastectomy helped ease my anxiety, even if it makes little statistical difference. I think I'm a rarity though, I got the impression from the surgeon that breast conserving surgery is preferred all round.

I hope all goes well with your surgery.