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A MUST READ IF FACING MASTECTOMY EARLY BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS DCIS LCIS
I am writing this letter in the hope that the following story will help anyone facing a mastectomy or an early diagnosis of breast cancer.
Women are being diagnosed with breast cancer every day a...
It was great that you were able to get this option for treatment and feel comfortable moving forward with your decision for breast preservation.
It is just unfortunate that this is not always an option for the many types of breast cancer diagnosis that women are facing. For me - a 9 x 4cm amount of high grade DCIS through my breast ducts didn't offer any other option.
This is great information for anyone who has a similar diagnosis. Taking control definately means being aware of known treatment options and making the best decision for you. Whether that be mastectomy or breast preservation.