Newly Diagnosed also have BRCA2 Gene
Hi, Sorry I'm a newbie, apologies if I'm posting this in the wrong section. I have just been diagnosed with DCIS. Had a lumpectomy 1 week ago and will get results tomorrow. They have said if it'...
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Met with surgeon today and booked in for Bilateral Mastectomy & Reconstruction at the same time. Now that I've finally made the decision I feel like a weight has lifted off my shoulders. Yes it was early stage DCIS (although they did say it was twice the size of what they originally thought) the issue of family history and I have BRCA2 gene was just too much to ignore. In the end I had to go with my gut feeling and whatever would give me the most peace of mind. Surgery is not until another 4 weeks. Finally feeling good with decision! I know there will some pain and emotional times ahead, but I'll get through it with great support from family and friends.