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Not sure where to turn for advice
Having been recently diagnosed with a 7.7cm tumour in my B-cup breast (luminal A, invasive ductal carcinoma) and no detectable tumours elsewhere, I've been scheduled for a mastectomy next week, follow...
Hi my dear many here have similar diagnosis...
Old chic 55 at DCIS diagnosis15 years later many bc miles later
For me it was to just have mastectomy no recon
One step at a time was my mantra
...on with swimming n hiking n uni degree
Post surgery no pain and minimal scar for me...need for rads or chemo
Everyone is different and there is a lot to take in
Pathology after surgery will more accurately determine the next step for your therapy decisions
We are so lucky to have the most amazing health system options
Great health profesional offered me the options available and I made the decision with family support
All the best
Bright in hope
Old chic 55 at DCIS diagnosis15 years later many bc miles later
For me it was to just have mastectomy no recon
One step at a time was my mantra
...on with swimming n hiking n uni degree
Post surgery no pain and minimal scar for me...need for rads or chemo
Everyone is different and there is a lot to take in
Pathology after surgery will more accurately determine the next step for your therapy decisions
We are so lucky to have the most amazing health system options
Great health profesional offered me the options available and I made the decision with family support
All the best
Bright in hope