Hi, I recently was referred to the breast clinic after noticing what felt like a mass in my right boob, I'm 47 so never had a mammogram before after several pictures I was told that they had also spotted calcifications, I had a biopsy there and then and then told that the lump was cancer and that i needed a vacuum assisted biopsy for the calcifications which I have just had on Tues, 6 biopsies later and a battered boob. I now know that the lump is a non invasive, slow growing cancer however because of the calcifications, size of the mass and the fact I have small boobs i do need a mastectomy with reconstruction using a DIEP and so far no chemo as currently my lymph nodes are clear but they will remove them during the operation and check they are clear. This news was a lot better than I expected, I've just had my medical photos taken, im still very very sore and my boob is unrecognisable but I feel blessed that its a positive result in my eyes, I have a long recovery time as I've heard the operation is long so any advice, tips or on anything from anyone who has had a similar path would be really appreciated.
I have an appointment on Tues regarding the calcifications but im hoping I have a date for the operation also
