DCIS Diagnosis - surgery considerations
Original post created by member @horselover in activity thread, moved to own discussion in 'Newly diagnosed' category:
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Hello @horselover, I had high grade extensive DCIS 7 years ago and was rushed into a mastectomy with no suggestion of reconstruction (another story). Apparently skin and nipple sparing was not possible.
If the surgeon thinks the grade is an issue they would not be willing to go ahead with the reconstruction as planned. Have they mentioned whether extra treatment will be required ?
Make a time to discuss your concerns with the medical team - you need and deserve any questions answered so you can move forward. The surgery is big but do you want to return later when it could be done at the one operation ?
If the surgeon thinks the grade is an issue they would not be willing to go ahead with the reconstruction as planned. Have they mentioned whether extra treatment will be required ?
Make a time to discuss your concerns with the medical team - you need and deserve any questions answered so you can move forward. The surgery is big but do you want to return later when it could be done at the one operation ?