I’ve also just been diagnosed with High-Grade DCIS in June. I’m currently receiving care through the public system, but things had been delayed due to the MRI report not being completed on time. When they finially got the results the MRI showed that the mass was significantly larger than what the mammogram detected, so I’ll be having a double mastectomy next Wednesday and also preparing the breast for reconstruction. I'm really scared that they might find something more during surgery next week, as I truly hope to avoid radiation or chemotherapy.
Hi Eeb Have you joined the private reconstruction group? The ladies in the group are incredibly supportive and with the various types of reconstruction available, I'm sure there would be someone who has had the type of recon you will be having, if you wanted to ask questions. All the best for your upcoming surgery and recovery.
Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I too had a bi lateral mastectomy 5 weeks ago and my understanding is that chemotherapy is a natural progression after this. I certainly don’t have a choice. I’ll be starting in two weeks with chemo as tomorrow I’m having more surgery to fix a spot that’s not healing properly from the bilateral mastectomy. It’s a roller coaster ride that’s for sure.
