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Making The Hard Decisions
BreastScreen Qld used mammogram and ultrasound guided biopsies to diagnose a cancerous lump in my right breast close to the chest wall which was removed by surgery on 17 May 2019, all went well. Whe...
I'd be insisting on another conversation with the specialist before making any decisions. You need the correct info to make the right decision for yourself. DCIS appears to be a bit of a black area for them as to take the 'wait and see' attitude or not as they cannot determine which will turn bad in time.
If you are a worrier and your breasts are not the most important things for you then go for the mastectomy - get it all over with.
Was reconstruction mentioned ? If possible have this at the same time to minimize the times you will be in hospital.
Is time on your side ?
Ask ask ask and don't make any decisions until you are comfortable with what is happening.
You are in my thoughts.
If you are a worrier and your breasts are not the most important things for you then go for the mastectomy - get it all over with.
Was reconstruction mentioned ? If possible have this at the same time to minimize the times you will be in hospital.
Is time on your side ?
Ask ask ask and don't make any decisions until you are comfortable with what is happening.
You are in my thoughts.