@noosa_blue150 Great news to hear that all has gone well! I too had DCIS 3 years ago & following advice from my surgeon, had a lumpectomy & during the surgery she moved some tissue from under my breast to fill in the gap & now, you wouldn't even know I had surgery!
As my margins were clear, the surgeon recommended i only have rad treatment for 3 weeks so I didnt have to have chemo.
One piece of advice i would like to share with you is that my oncologist recommended I use Mepitel film during my rad treatment. I know not all patients can have this & some hospitals dont have it. I had my treatment in a private hospital. This clear film protects you from the radiation burn. It covers the treatment area & you keep it on for the entire treatment plus a few weeks after, as that is when the rad is at its peak. You shower with it on but you need to keep it bubble free & make sure it doesnt tear. Every day before my treatment, I would pop in to see the nurse & she would check me out & patch up any film that needed repair work. Yes, it does take a few days to get use to it but eventually I saw it as my protective shield & after my treatment ended & I took it off, I had NO redness, burning or peeling. You wouldnt have even known I had rad treatment. 5 weeks of being wrapped up was totally worth it so you may like to discuss this with your specialist & I know there are other options available to help in this area too. Good luck with your next step & so glad you are progressing well & ticking off those boxes! Sending love, strength & prayers xx
