dcis
Ive DCIS in the right breast &now an MRI has found spot in left breast. I had an ultround 14/8/25 but breast are dense & lessions couldnt be seen. Now booked for MRI with biopsy on 28/8, results 1/9/...
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Heyhuppy
sorry to hear about your diagnosis, it’sa challenging time for sure. After some faffing around, MRI and stereotactic biopsies on 1/2 July, I was diagnosed on 9 July with DCIS and invasive Mucinous carcinoma in my L breast plus LCIS and a papilloma in my right. After consultation with surgeon decided on L mastectomy and R lumpectomy. We had a holiday booked for two weeks from July 19 up north. The surgeon offered me surgery on July 23, but when we asked about the holiday she said it was fine, so we booked surgery for August 13. We didn’t tell anyone about it all before our trip, and found the holiday very relaxing. I didn’t think too much about the looming surgery, was able to totally relax and enjoy some really special time with hubby. Sure it was in the back of our minds, but being away distracted us and helped me process it all.
of course it’s totally dependent on medical advice and we were guided by that. but I wanted to share that our holiday before surgery was wonderful and helped me. It gave me time before the surgery to get used to the idea of losing a boob, but without trying to focus on work or anything else while I was waiting. The week after the holiday and before surgery was harder, didn’t achieve as much at work as I should have! All the best with it all xx
thank you BJ, much appreciate you reaching out
If my news of MRI biopsy isn't urgent than we will go away 7 have surgery when back.
I believe the right breast will be a lumpectomy. But the left breast shows 2 spots near nipple & 13 cm to the other spot.
How are you feeling after the operations & did you have both at same time?
What next for you?
Huppy
All the best with the results Huppy. I had both the mastectomy and lumpectomy in the same surgery. Glad to have it done, just taking my time with recovery. Had a great couple of days and then fell a bit flat yesterday, so taking it a bit slower today. I get the results from the pathology on Wednesday, which will guide next steps. Fingers crossed the little invasive bugger hasn’t escaped to the lymph nodes. It did test positive to hormones, so will find out if I need any meds going forward.
I have my fingers crossed for you, the waiting can be hard, but this website was great as I waited for surgery, such good info and a supportive network of people with lived experience. Also the BC nurses are amazing, if you haven’t already been connected with one it’s worthwhile starting that soon as they can have such practical advice and are great to chat to (answering all sorts of silly questions!).take care x
Thank you BJ.
Once I see surgeon on 1st I will talk about breast nurse support.
I think my pathology results from mri will take longer to come through.
Hopefully still go away on 7th September.
Keep strong & positive
Huppy