Hi everyone. having read through the threads here i feel able to ask for advice. I was diagnosed with DCIS in March this year and i was recommended a therapeutic reduction because the tumour was quite large and my breasts are large and ptotic (droopy!). It meant they could remove the tumour with a large, clear margin. Took a while to recover but I didnt need chemo, just the 5 day radiotherapy, which was fine.i had a pink breast and some tenderness but didnt get the tiredness. It was nothing to worry about - each session taking 10 - 15 minutes. I now take Letrozole daily without any side-effects so far.
My problem now is I have 'little and large'. I use a shell when symmetry matters, but this is not often as i am retired and tend to wear loose tops and jeans. I have been offered the opportunity to have the other breast reduced at some stage but feel guilty at the thought of having surgery on a healthy breast, when there is so much breast cancer needing care. I do like my new pert, smaller breast and a matching pair would be good. I would like to know if anyone else has had this dilemma, or even had the symmetrication? How did it go and were you pleased with the outcome?
I know I am lucky to have had such a positive outcome and wish you all the same,
Hi. I've just had surgery for dcis and was wondering the same thing. I have quite large breasts and like you I would like the idea of the healthy one being reduced, but would also feel a bit guilty. Perhaps the way to look at it, is it's all part of our treatment. I'm only 5 foot tall, with a size 34h bra..
Glad that you've had a good outcome and wishing you well going forward. 
