DCIS mastectomy and reconstruction with stomach tissue

  • 1 reply
  • 272 subscribers
  • 82 views

Hi everyone

My journey began in April. After an appointment which I made with the Big Bus I was called back for further investigations. After ultrasound scan and a mammogram calcifications were found on my right breast. A biopsy confirmed DCIS and a second biopsy identified the extent. The surgeon performed a therapeutic mammoplasty on my right breast and a mastopexy on my left breast to create symmetry. I had my results yesterday They showed no invasive cancer but the surgeon did not get clear margins with the DCIS. I had an option to try again to get it or have a mastectomy. Surgeon then said he could reconstruct at same time. So I could go for a silicone implant or tissue from my back or tissue from my tummy. I have opted for tissue from my tummy. This however is a longer period in hospital and longer recovery. Anyone go through this procedure? Thanks 

  • Yes it’s called DIEP and I’ve had it done. 8 hours. Recovery is a couple of months. But only about 5 days in hospital. 

    Mine failed but good luck. I don’t regret having it done and it failing. It is what it is.