dcis

Hi huppy​ I'm so sorry you are on this journey, especially with an overseas holiday booked.  I was diagnosed with DCIS and had a double mastectomy in Nov 2024. I too had very dense breasts and it wasn't picked up with the regular breast screen.  I was part of a 'family history clinic' with Breastscreen and I received the letter "no cancer detected". As part of the family history program, I also receive an MRI so I booked in for that and that's when they discovered the DCIS on the right side of my right breast.  As I opted for the double mx, (I didn't want to go through all of that again and there is a strong history of bc in the family) they sent both breasts off to pathology for testing. Results came back in that I had a larger DCIS in my right breast by on the left side that was not detected on any of the screening, and my left breast had another type. As it was caught early and the sentinal node was removed and given the all clear, I didn't require any treatment (had I not opted for the double, I was told I would have needed to have some form of treatment). I don't have any advice on whether or not you should postpone your trip but I'll keep my fingers crossed that you are still able to go on your trip with hubby and have a fabulous time