Hi, new to group

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3 years after being diagnosed with DCIS, 2 operations and radiotherapy, it is back and need a mastectomy. I didn't feel ready to going any groups last time but would like to connect with people going through something similar.

My surgery is currently penciled in for the end of June

  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Hi Bobcut welcome to the forum and I am sorry to hear about whats happening for you  Cancer is the gift that just keeps on giving isn't it you think you have got rid of the blighter and back it  appears when you least expect it. How are you feeling about it all?

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    Hi Granny59. 

    It really is the gift that keeps on giving. At the moment I have accepted that I need to have the operation. I was confused about whether to have reconstruction using my back muscle or not but that has been ruled out now. It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders as I now don't need to make a decision x

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    Former Member

    Hiya I had a mastectomy just over 8 weeks ago. Details in my profile. I got immediate reconstruction with an implant and it’s been fine. No major issues. Do they do receptor tests on DCIS or is that just for invasive growths? I’m on tamoxifen for at least 5yrs as estrogen +ve.