Chemo for DCIS

Hi Jen, I can't really say what gave me the final push for the double mastectomy, I did a lot of research online, talked with my surgeons (I'm in private) and in the end it just felt like it was the right option for me. Can say I have no regrets, I think I'm the type who would have a constant fear of recurrence in the back of my mind and felt mastectomy would take away this fear. I'm aware that it could reoccur elsewhere in the body but that's what the adjuvant treatments are for and am optimistic about the future. Just did not want to have cancer in my breasts ever again.  My plastic surgeon was okay with whatever I chose, and was quite happy to talk about different options with me (he used to be breast surgeon before plastic surg.). In the post-surgery appmt my breast surgeon said she could see that I was confident with my decision and well prepared prior surgery so that she felt no need to talk me out if it. She also admitted it was a smart choice after all because of the undetected DCIS in the left breast. I'm sorry your radiologist gives you such a hard time, it really does not help, at least your surgeon seems more humane. the way I feel is that no-one should push their own agendas on you, it's your boobs, your body and your choice. 

Counselling may not be such a bad idea, i was supposed to have a session too but in the end didnt have one, don't think it would've changed my decision and i think the purpose is more of making sure you fully understand your choice rather than to trying change your mind.

I wish you good luck, to whatever you choose to have done!!!   keep me posted - Annie