Young mum diagnosed IDC and DCIS.
Hello! Im 37 and was recently diagnosed in November with early breast cancer - IDC (ER+, PR+, Her2-) and then following my surgery they also discovered DCIS. Plan is chemotherapy starting tomorrow and then mastectomy/recon 4-6 weeks post surgery! Looking for advice on: 1. What to take with me to chemotherapy tomorrow (will be there approx 5 hours as will be trying scalp cooling). Also what do people wear when using ice gloves/boots/cold cap? 2. Any advice on TC chemo and how you tolerated it (I’m doing 4 cycles). 3. Any tips on managing chemotherapy with 3 children aged between 3-7yrs and a husband who works long hours but very supportive. Thanks so much!
New DCIS diagnosis and surgery
Hi all, new diagnosis of DCIS in right breast (3.2cm x 2.7cm) and ADH in left breast (5.2cm). Appointment with surgeon today to let her know of my choice of treatment (bilateral mastectomy, lumpectomy/mastectomy or bilateral lumpectomy). Surgery set for 13/1/23. Anyone had similar diagnosis before? Any feedback wound be lovely. Thanks :)
DCIS - Mastectomy or Lumpectomy
Hi everyone, - well here I am.... joining this amazing group of supportive women and wishing I wasn't here!! I have just been diagnosed with DCIS (2) in one breast. My mum and her mum both had BC, so there is a history. I am seeing my doctor tomorrow to get a referral for MRI and to a breast surgeon. At this stage, it appears (advice from the breast surgeon at Breast Screen) is for either a lumpectomy with radiotherapy or a mastectomy. The tests so far indicate that it is contained... I can only hope that it the case and there is nothing else lurking that has not yet been identified. (deep down though, I kinda feel like there may be more to it!). I am researching as much as I can to help make this decision. I feel like going down the mastectomy road, but of course that has its own implications. Also, do I go flat or have reconstruction. Do i bite the bullet and have a double?? I so totally don't understand the ramifications, side effects and both physical and mental emotions! So much to absorb and take in. I worry about how to choose a breast surgeon who will be able to guide me. How soon do I need to get the surgery and how long will it take for me to recover??? I am frantically reading through all your posts and getting inspiration from everyone who has walked this road before me! I know that no-one can provide me with answers, but I guess just getting it out into this forum will help me to choose the path forward. Thanks in advance to everyone who has already shared their stories. Compared to many, my issues are rather insignificant! Cheers MelMacMastectomy due to DCIS
I was diagnosed with high grade DCIS (3.7 cm) and I had a lumpectomy followed by 5 weeks radiation therapy. I went back for my annual mammogram this October and lo and behold, the cancer ( high grade DCIS) is back, this time 1.4cm. The doctors have recommended a mastectomy of the affected breast as they have said I cannot have lumpectomy this time around partly beacuse they wont be able to administer radiation. I totally understand the fact that having a recurrence of high grade DCIS within 12 months puts me at high risk of developing invasive breast cancer but I feel that a mastectomy is a bit 'overkill' as intervention for 1.4cm DCIS. Would love to hear from anyone that has had a similar experience. I am confused, frustrated, angry, anxious and a lot of other emotions that I cant categorise...pls help - TIA
DCIS Support
Hi everyone, My name is Elle, I was diagnosed with High Grade DCIS one week ago today. Since then I have seen the breast surgeon and booked in for a lumpectomy on 5.11.19 and radiation which will come a couple of months after as long as a) My genetic testing comes back okay and b) The DCIS isn't as widespread as the surgeon thinks it will be. From what I can understand on the report from the stereotactic biopsy the DCIS measures in 2mm. At the moment I'm just feeling terrified about everything happening now and about the future, particularly that it will come back or that it will spread before I have surgery. I feel like I'm scared of everything. If anyone can help to ease my anxiety I would greatly appreciate it. Elle
