Mastectomy due to DCIS

hi @blessed72 
Sorry this has happened again
DCISDCIS what the grade and size is never to be overestimated 
While stated as a Stage 0 and not a true BC it leads to  invasive dcis precursor to BC

Thanks for your contribution. I totally understand the rationale behind the recommendation and I guess I was hoping there could be other options... A second opinion wont be much help as it seems to be the standard industry practice to have mastectomy after DCIS recurrence, especially in a relatively short space of time. I just have to embrace the surgery...

Yep no way to secondsguess what this### BC  has instore

Good luck with surgery

@melclarity had a similar experience.
I went through chemo with a ladies who dcis return turned out to be an aggressive invasive cancer. Not only did she require a mastectomy but chemo. I would always taje the option that may help you avoid chemo.

Hi @Blessed72  i had a mastectomy on my first dcis diagnosis. It Was 7 cm on its  longest side  and  so extensive there was no possibility of saving the breast. I am a strong person but have to say i was very very scared at the time.
I had an expander put in at the same time as mastectomy  then a few months later had an implant put in. There was a long delay between diagnosis and the first surgery overall it was probably the most traumatic experience ever. It hadnt spread so i didnt need any other treatments not even hormone therapy which  left me in a strange position like " what just happened "??? i dont even have cancer and my breast  is gone. I know i was extremely lucky it was found early and god knows how it got so big without busting out of the duct. But  Its quite a brutal treatment . I understand your confusion. Now i am 2 years down the track my life is mostly  back to normal. It seems overkill but i guess its all they have. Good luck with it it sux alright.

It’s not overkill.I had a recurrence 7yrs after my lumpectomy and radiation so had to have a mastectomy and chemo.Reconstruction becomes very limited because of radiation treatment.
I’ve remained lopsided for 9yrs- I don’t like it but I’m used to it and at least I’d see a recurrence.I wear a prosthesis and you’d never know and once I’m dressed I forget about it.I’m grateful to be cancer free for 9 yrs and hopefully, that’s the end of bc for me.Hope your surgery goes smoothly and come back here if you have any questions.

@TonyaM thank you! I ve found this forum very very helpful and thanks for sharing your experience❤

So I had surgery yesterday and it all went well. I was scared to look at my chest and when I finally gathered the courage to do so, I found it was not as bad as the mental picture I had. Am now at peace with it and feel this was the right decision. Here is to getting better and new beginning🍷...

@Blessed72 
Pleased to read you got through surgery and your fears have been allayed somewhat!
All the best for recovery
Take care