Double mastectomy for single DCIS?
Hi! New to this so bear with me. I was diagnosed last week with high grade , large DCIS multifocal Pr +40% and Er - left breast 6cm. Being smaller breasted it is likely i will lose the breast and in...
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Hi @rosie2410. I was given a single mastectomy for high grade extensive DCIS some 8+ years ago, There was never any discussion re the other breast and I was too dumb to even think of it. Had I known, do I wish I had insisted on a double ? Most definitely yes. Being mono-boobed has its own complications with the prosthesis and clothing, let alone the view in the mirror. I was not a candidate for skin or nipple sparing surgery.
There is a new group on here:
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/29-flat-chat-no-breast-reconstruction
Join that group as there is some information which may assist you with your decision.
All the best.
There is a new group on here:
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/29-flat-chat-no-breast-reconstruction
Join that group as there is some information which may assist you with your decision.
All the best.