Confused on what treatment is best

So sorry this has happened to you. I’ve had the same in one breast - when they opened me up they realised there was a bigger problem. I’m having a mastectomy next week - I didn’t have a choice as the invasive cancer was so extensive. It’s a tough decision for you so do talk through the pros and cons with your breast care nurse. Also mention your worry about the lymph nodes - maybe they can be biopsied even if you do stick with radiotherapy 

Thank you for your reply Anabrock, yes i will ask the breast care nurse on Monday when i ring. I'm really sorry about what you are facing too, wishing you so much luck for mastectomy next week i will be thinking of you

Thank you but I’ve had fantastic support here - and Addenbrooks Maggie’s centre. I’m told it’s not that uncommon for DCIS to have some invasive breast cancer with it - when it happened to me I thought I was the only person in the world that happened to, but of course I wasn’t. I’m a bit scared about the mastectomy because I don’t know how I’d feel afterwards but so many people I’ve met have been through that and are now thriving that I think I’ll cope.

You so will cope, you sound a very strong person, even though I'm sure you don't always feel it. Fantastic that you have had great support from your hospital team. My breast cancer nurse is lovely so I'm hoping i will feel a little clearer in my mind once i have spoken to her again. Sending positive thoughts your way

-Ana-

Next week you won't walk alone. I will be there with you in mind and spirit for same procedure....if not wrong you're on for Tuesday? How are u feeling right now?

Being scared is normal, but my surgeon said to me just focus this very energy towards recovery n healing post op. She is so right though!

Afterwards I think it will take some getting use to. But eventually we will prob learn to live without, what choice have we got? Embrace the new US. What do you think?

Have faith, that we will be OK  

Sending my love 

Cx 

Hi Claud, my surgery is next Friday, 12th November. Thanks for your good wishes.

Oh OK Anabrock 

I feel so much for you are having this second time, I will think of you on Friday. Have you got to stay overnight?

Cx

If all goes according to plan and I get my expandable implant fitted it’ll be 3-5 days. If they’re short of beds and I just get the mastectomy, probably a day case

Like how your approach is. Well done to you for taking it all in your stride.

Wish u all the best...take good care of yourself in the meantime

C x