Another Re-Excision or Mastectomy?
Well, here I go again. I was diagnosed with DCIS in December. It has been a long path, but I eventually had a double lumpectomy on my right breast on 26 March 2026. A week later I was told that ...
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I have just been given choice of reexcision lumpectomy with radiation or mastectomy after first surgery did not have clear margins. My breastscreen, mammogram and ultrasound did not show tumours, main one was palatable but once lumpectomy pathology came back there were another 6 of varying sizes all very central, plus a scattering of pre cancerous bits. My MRI has returned with no further tumours to be seen so choice was as stated. I have opted for reexicion leaving mastectomy for a back up if necessary. I've grown used to my boobs, so I'm not ready to lose one. Hormone blockers are working and side effects are bearable, if unpleasant. I just want to get on with the rest of my life, ride my horse again and do my thing. I'm 80 next year. If only I didn't have type D dense breast tissue, I might have been diagnosed 2 years ago when I first noticed changes. Mammogram/ ultrasound showed clear...2 years later 7 tumours of varying sizes.