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MaryAnnie
8 years agoMember
Dilemma over treatment options
I was diagnosed with DCIS 3 weeks ago. I'm in my 40s.. My immediate thoughts were to have a Bilateral Mastectomy and reconstruction. I have a strong family history of breast cancer (my mom and sister ...
Shorelle
8 years agoMember
Follow your instincts! I had stage 2a with no lymph involvement. A bilateral mastectomy wasnt even a choice as I knew if I didnt do it I would be stressing over every lump and twinge. I asked my surgeon that if she were me, would she do it and she said, 'Absolutely '. Decision was made. Im had the mastectomy and reconstruction in same op. That was 2.5 weeks ago, still in pain but still know it was the only decision to make. Im 44yo. Chose to remove nipples too as there is a lot of breast tissue there.