Hello, I have had a biopsy done on calcifications in my breast. I have been advised that they are pre cancer cells and I will need surgery to remove the area. 4cm including margin.
I was later given a leaflet on DCIS and was advised by a nurse this is what i have. I am confused because everything I read it states that DCIS is cancer, but yet I have precancer cells that may or may not turn into cancer.
Also I have no idea what to expect after surgery. I am a 38DD, will my breast look deformed? Will I be in a lot of pain. When can I go back to my daily routine after surgery?
Thank you
Hi Marypoppins007 and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community and I was diagnosed with breast cancer as well as an area of DCIS in April 2022.
The online community is divided into different support groups so I'm going to recommend that you join the breast cancer group, which is a great place to ask questions, share experiences and get support.
To join, just click on the link I've created and, once you've joined, you can start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
It would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and proposed treatment into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
Hi Moley01 and a very warm welcome to you as well.
Thanks very much for taking the time to reply to Marypoppins007, sharing your recent experience.
You might also benefit from joining the breast cancer group as you'll then connect with others who are in or who have been in a similar situation to yourself.
To join, just click on the link I've created and, once you've joined, you can start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
If you have any problem navigating the community just let me know and I'll be pleased to help.
Anne
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
