Hi Kaz,
My sister (who is a physio) is strongly against taking tissue from the back as she has come across lots of problems. She had a lumpectomy, radio, chemo and is now 4 years clear. With no other "lumpy" bits." This is where it is confusing as she had "breast cancer" but I have DCIS and most websites don't classify this as cancer, so I am not sure why I am so concerned. This also impacts on how to talk to people. Not quite sure which category DCIS fits into - preventative or cancer? Interestingly, my sister was "triple negative", where as my pathology showed 100% positive to oestrogen and 50% to progesterone.
I am sorry to hear that you have had so many problems. I have the understanding that if you have a mastectomy radiation is not required. Meantime I am still waiting and hope that the recent stress doesn't effect my cycle.
It is good to communicate with others - thank you for taking the time to respond.
Kind regards,
Rachel.
