High grade DCIS
After a mammogram guided core biopsy my surgeon rang to say I had DCIS and he would need to remove a small area which would probably be all that was necessary.
A few days later he did a lumpectomy - it was down as partial mastectomy on the paperwork which freaked me out a bit. I was in overnight and before I left he said he was quite confident that all would be well.
I got a phone call last Wednesday to say there were more cells in the margin and more surgery was required, possibly a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. I was floored.
Saw my GP Friday and found out that its high grade DCIS in margins. As there's family history of bc its probably prudent to have mastectomy rather than larger excision plus radiation. I'm starting to come to terms with it but it terrifies me all the same.
It may not be my decision after seeing the surgeon tomorrow but I'm now trying to find out best way to go with reconstruction - immediate or later - implant or tissue. My boobs are not very big but I do like wearing strappy tops.
My hands are very shaky writing this, its my very first blog, I'm not an 'out there person' but you all seem so supportive so I thought I'd put some thoughts down.
I know I'm very lucky and I'm trying to be positive but nevertheless its a difficult time.
Thank you all for being there x
