I have stage 3 DCIS & the BCN informs me they are looking to do a lumpectomy. I am unsure if I want a lumpectomy or mastectomy. A mastectomy would mean it can't return & wouldn't require radiotherapy ( always a plus). But a lumpectomy is less invasive and would leave me with 2 breasts rather than 1. I still don't know how I feel about only 1 breast .
Anyone any personal thoughts / pros / cons
Thanks
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