Hi, new to group

FormerMember
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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

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    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?

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    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

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    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.