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Hi ladies,

My story starts over a year ago, over the Xmas holiday period 2012-13 I discovered a lump in my right breast,  In February 2013 I had a mammogram and ultrasound with the report indicated nothing of any concern. Later in the year I had more symptoms so another ultrasound was done, thankfully this time a biopsy was done also.  Just as well, as one week later I was informed that I had DCIS. 

My first wide local excision and lymph axillary dissection operation took place 9th December and a second op for re-excision 18th December.  Didn't get results from second op until 8th January, where I expected to be scheduled for radiation.  This was not the case as I was informed next step is to have a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction - that the tumor sizes removed were  45mm, 30mm & 14mm - grade 3.  Margins still not clear.  At least the lymph were clear.  Still disappointed that it wasn't picked up on mammogram/ultrasound earlier.  Based on my research, including reasons for my delayed diagnosis I have elected to have also have a prophylactic mastectomy & reconstruction.  This has been scheduled for 10th February.   

In the meantime I'm continuing to work and I'm based in Brisbane.

Until next time,

Linda