Both !! Triple negative and HER2 positive diagnosis in the same breast synchronous
Hi i have just had a left breast full mastectomy and sentinel node/s excision due to initial diagnosis of extensive high grade DCIS. I had DIEP flap reconstruction at the same time. Tests of the removed tissue indicate both Triple negative and HER2 positive cancers (early stage) in the same breast at the same time. My surgeons are on leave. I have only received a partial summary report so far and don’t get full results or next steps for treatment til end of January. Is this unusual to have 2 types of BC at once? In the same breast? Any others have similar experience. The half news and lack of next steps just now with all the specialists away is a psychological and emotional challenge. Advice appreciated thank you 🙏🏼
Diep procedure feedback
Hello to the club I never wanted to join! :).. Recently diagnosed with DCIS over a large area so a mastectomy is necessary (skin and nipple saving). I am contemplating a DIEP procedure and would love to hear of anyone particularly on the sunshine coast qld who has undergone this surgery in the past few years (as the Surgeon may be the one I have been referred to) . If I have this they will not remove the muscle of the abdomen but just skin and fat. I am a horse rider and concerned about the time for recovery. My plastic surgeon advised I can ride again 6 weeks out from surgery and I am keen to hear from people who have had this procedure what their journey was like and how quickly they returned to `normal' active lifestyle choices.