Double Mastectomy & Reconstruction Support
Hi everyone, I saw my breast surgeon today for my post lumpectomy follow up appointment. There was much more DCIS found as suspected including in all 3 margins plus some other suspicious looking bits...
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Hi,
I was diagnosed a month ago with invasive ductal carcinoma in the inner side of my left breast.
I have had a lumpectomy and margins were close, risks of reoccur high 30% +
so I'm now considering adjuvant treatment options. I'm thinking to skip radiation as I do fear the impacts on my already weakened heart, (cardiomyopathy) Im seeking information , what is involved, what to expect, cosmetic and emotional issues, recovery times etc with masectocomy and reconstruction. Thank you Elvena
I was diagnosed a month ago with invasive ductal carcinoma in the inner side of my left breast.
I have had a lumpectomy and margins were close, risks of reoccur high 30% +
so I'm now considering adjuvant treatment options. I'm thinking to skip radiation as I do fear the impacts on my already weakened heart, (cardiomyopathy) Im seeking information , what is involved, what to expect, cosmetic and emotional issues, recovery times etc with masectocomy and reconstruction. Thank you Elvena