Very recently diagnosed!

My surgeon who was female was very aware of achieving a good cosmetic result and initially offered me a bilateral reduction - I'm a G cup.  Following a multi disciplinary meeting it was decided it wasn't necessary so I just had a WLE/lumpectomy on left side.  My area of DCIS was 11mm.  I have a small dent that only I notice.  I'm as balanced as I was before.  My friend who had same surgeon and needed a larger area removed had her breasts remodelled to match.   Do you know about type of cancer ? 

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, I hope you’re doing okay. The first few weeks are always such a whirlwind so you’re not alone! I am also big busted and was given no option but to have a mastectomy on my left side. I expressed to my surgeon how I didn’t want to feel uneven (also knowing that reconstruction was not an option for me any time soon). I requested for a double mastectomy, which he declined as he didn’t want to increase recovery time and delay treatment. They have agreed to do the second mastectomy when I’m 6 month post treatment, so if you ask they will try and do what is best for you. 

Even now with just one breast, I have an insert that goes into my bra and looks just as good as the real thing (with clothes on). But I do understand the worries when you have to look at yourself without clothes - but strangely enough I can’t see myself with 2 breasts anymore. It’s sometimes amazing how the brain just get use to these things!! 

I have seen some ladies with bra inserts or special made bras that even the breasts out. I’m not sure if these are NHS issued or if they had them done privately. But it’s always an option to look into so you know that you can “look” how you did before and just makes everything more comfortable. 

Hi Grogg, I'm sorry for taking so long to reply, it's all just been so overwhelming.

I got my diagnosis a couple of days ago. I have cancer in the lining of the milk ducts, it's a combination of DCIS and high-grade invasive ductal cancer grade 2 intermediate growth. Not promoted by hormones so I can't have any hormonal medication. HER2 receptor-positive.

I have got an appointment with the surgeon tomorrow, but the Multi-Disciplinary Team has decided that I will have a radical mastectomy with a central lymph node biopsy, 2-4 lymph nodes removed. Reconstruction in the same operation and a reduction of the other breast. Which I'm very relieved about as I am an H cup.

Thank you for the replies I've received from this forum 

Purple Gardener x

Ts a lot to take in this set it but it's good they considered cosmetic side.  I'm 8 years down the line - High grade DCIS.  I had surgery and radiotherapy but hormone treatments not required as not fuelled by hormones.  A lot of ladies struggle with the hormone treatment tablets as can cause flushes, joint pain etc. . Hope surgery goes well.  There's an awake thread if you just fancy a chat.  Been running years just reply to last post and say hi.  

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