Hi huppy I’m glad you’ve got some clarity on your diagnosis and next steps. Also glad that you are able to have your overseas holiday. I found our trip before surgery helped calm me down and mentally prepare for the surgery - we talked about it when we needed to, but I didn’t have to think about it too much, it was a lovely brain break!
i had classic LCIS and a papilloma in my right breast, all removed with clear margins in the lumpectomy. I had the lumpectomy because there was a papilloma which is apparently always removed. Although post surgery they did find there was also a little bit of DCIS in that section as well, but as it was removed with clear margins there’s nothing further required at this stage. I’ll have a mammo, ultrasound and MRI before seeing my surgeon every year.
There’s a great article on LCIS here https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/about-breast-cancer/lcis/about-lcis/
Also treatment for LCIS here https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/treatments/lcis-treatment/
Do you know what type of LCIS you have?
Do you also have DCIS in the same breast?
I had extensive DCIS and a small invasive carcinoma (hormone positive) in my left breast, and chose a mastectomy. I may need radiation and hormone therapy for that, waiting on the oncology appointment.
I had lots of questions prior to my surgery. The breast care nurses were a reassuring ear and were great to chat with. Also a phone consult with your surgeon is a great idea if you have more questions you hadn’t thought of when you spoke to them last. And of course this forum and the BCNA website has been highly valuable before and after my surgery.
Take care and enjoy your trip.
