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Today, I found that my second surgery, a lumpectomy revision had revealed further IDC and multiple DCIS , none of which showed up in scans, or were too small to show. I initially was checked 2 years ago with nipple changes, but mammogram and ultrasound were clear. This time there was a definate lump, but still no clear view on mammogram or ultrasound. Biopsy proved cancer present and my April Fool's Day gift was my diagnosis. I had my first lumpectomy at the end of April and lost my nipple, areola and a kiwi fruit sized bit of me. Pathology showed 7 tumours and a plethora of precancerous DCIS. Revision 4 weeks later has revealed further tumours and DCIS and, since these didn't show up until pathology was reported, I was unaware, until today, that I must again have surgery. I have decided, when weighing options up, that mastectomy will remove any further " lurkers".

I am back onto the roller coaster of waiting for admission date and dealing with my head and an impending infection.

How will I learn to trust screening in future? I had always been regularly to Breastscreen even after I passed upper age limit. I suppose I might live long enough for newer diagnostics, 80 next year....and now I need my routine colonoscopy due to family bowel cancer.

Just a wee bit morbid and muddled.xx

meurig · Answer

Update, home fromhospital Wednesday after simple mastectomy on Monday.&nbsp; Apart from my usual incredibly high BP (212/90? and being asked if I wanted every effort to rescucitate me, if things went pear shaped just as I sat waiting&nbsp; for epidural anaesthetic prior to surgery (answer..**bleep** yes Im not finished yet), everthing went well. I was very confronted when I saw "bombsite" when I was changing at home and had a it of a melt down.,Next day I juggled my drain bags and had a lovely envigorating shower then put on my nice soft Berlei post op bra. I was more comortable, a bit warmer and less at risk of a single black eye !! Drains are behaving and may be removed on day 7. I don't&nbsp; do painkillers, except for Paracetomol or Lyrica for my Fibromyalgia andonly have mild discomfort at drain tube site. Post Op review in 2 weeks and hopefully a treatment plan if required. I am so thankful for my treatment team at LRH Traralgon, who have been ultimately supportive of my journey. looking forward to healing (getting my prosthesis and new bras when ready) and returning to my mad hobbies including ridng my&nbsp; &nbsp;Arab mare. We are joint ages of 79 + 24, so equally geriatric but feisty. Learning my new geography...no more sweaty cleavages..Bonus.&nbsp;

meurig · Answer

thankyou for your supportive reply. Only my biopsy and the post op pathology showed IDC and DCIS. Scans, mammogram, ultrasound and even contrast MRI didn't&nbsp; show the little suckers, No guarantee there weren't more,&nbsp; so mastectomy " with no frills" planned. At neary 80 I dont give a cracker for aesthetics' just hope I'm not too lop sded when I'm back riding my horse.:)

meurig · Answer

I will keep Ms Righty,as it has not shown (haha) any sign of either. I am on a "stop feeling sorry for myself" kick and trying to get fitter. I have been using my Fibromyalgia as a reason not to walk etc as it is pretty painful and more so since lovely Letrozole. I reckon if I'm&nbsp; going to be hobbled again with surgery, I need to get fitter while I can. I walked 4 km this morning. anoher good thing is that it uses up thinking time and gets me a bit more energised,Going to finish rag Doll pair for my granddaughter's 7th birthday and then make some tasteful "prostheses" for futr use or an art project.😶🤪

tilbee · Answer

Mine was almost missed as dense breast with lots of lumps and bumps make it difficult to be sure. I had a biopsy for safe measure to what looked like a regular benign lump but ended up being malignant so I am thankful that the medical team took the safe road and ordered the biopsy.

I had been told that it was best to remove the left breast with the Big C in it and I wasn’t sure if any c in the right side as waiting on pathology. I know I didn’t want to keep doing this over and over again so a double mastectomy was a no brainer for me. I know it’s not 100% but i felt more confident having a double mastectomy rather than leaving breast tissue and having multiple scans and biopsies for the rest of my life.

meurig · Answer

Not keen to have bilateral mastectomy, indeed, it wasn't&nbsp; really considered and I'm relatively happy with before and after. No cancer seen in contrast MRI on remaining breast, however pathology post mastectomy again had numerous foci of DCIS. I will not be needing radiotherapy, but am awaiting contact from medical oncologist to determine any/ which further treatment.Today, 2 weeks after surgery, I recomenced my daily walks (so far about 2+ km), I also rang the nearest bra/ prosthesis fitter at Sale to touch base for an appointment in 4 weeks time, when healed. I have also ordered some suitable wide elastic to reinforce the lower band of my Berlei Post Op bras. I prefer a firmer fit and find that the existing band stretches throughout the day, causing an unusual shifting of soft temporary Knitted Knocker.I will get full use as they will be my daily wear and somthing possibly a bit nicer for "occasions".Onward and upward now, returning . to my "New&nbsp; Normal"&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Contrast mammograms and ultrasound on my remainder, I am 1.1 kg lighter.🤣🤣

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