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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...
I had SMX with axillary clearance, Chemo and RT.
My surgeon and I didn't talk about taking the other breast or reconstruction at time of initial diagnosis and surgery. For me and hime we just wanted the cancer out.
Some say having DMX instead of SMX increases your need for recovery, prior to other cancer treatment.
Possibly causing a delay.
I was Mono Breasted for 18mths, and hated it. I was 18DD.
For me symmetry was very important. I considered going flat.
I've since had a Prophylactic Mastectomy and a Breast Reconstruction, because I have a larger tummy.
If I had been slimmer I may have gone flat. As I said symmetry is important to me.
I am now symmetrical with my reconstruction, and very happy with the results.
You do not have to commit to staying flat or having reconstruction.
If you are a Public patient, you could perhaps see about going on a waiting list for reconstruction, as It may take a very long time. Decline it later, as needed.
Good luck with all of your treatments.
My surgeon and I didn't talk about taking the other breast or reconstruction at time of initial diagnosis and surgery. For me and hime we just wanted the cancer out.
Some say having DMX instead of SMX increases your need for recovery, prior to other cancer treatment.
Possibly causing a delay.
I was Mono Breasted for 18mths, and hated it. I was 18DD.
For me symmetry was very important. I considered going flat.
I've since had a Prophylactic Mastectomy and a Breast Reconstruction, because I have a larger tummy.
If I had been slimmer I may have gone flat. As I said symmetry is important to me.
I am now symmetrical with my reconstruction, and very happy with the results.
You do not have to commit to staying flat or having reconstruction.
If you are a Public patient, you could perhaps see about going on a waiting list for reconstruction, as It may take a very long time. Decline it later, as needed.
Good luck with all of your treatments.