Hello everyone, I'm new on here, I will just share a little about my history, in 2021 I was diagnosed with dcis , I underwent a lumpectomy and Radiotherapy. I'm 3 years clear now , but at my last mammogram in March abnormalities were found again this time in the other breast, I've been back for further tests , mammogram, ultrasound scan and biopsies, I am now waiting for my results again, they say I have calcification in my breast tissue, and I know this could be age related but I just can't help but think because of my history it could possibly be cancer again, I'm now thinking of if it is do I opt for a bilateral mastectomy so it's no longer hanging over my head, surely all this radiation is no good anyway, just wondering what people's views are on this if it does turn out to be cancer again , am I being a bit drastic in my thinking, I just don't know anymore.
Hi LolaB
Welcome to the forum and I am sorry to hear that you may have breast cancer again. I wouldn't rush into a decision if I were you, not until you know all the facts. While a mastectomy lessens the changes of the cancer coming back, it doesn't guarantee it.
When I had a recurrence of breast cancer I considered a mastectomy but after talking to my breast care nurse and weighing up the pros and cons I decided against it.
Wishing you the best of luck with your results.
Best wishes
Daisy53
That’s great news LolaB. Congratulations. I’m delighted for you.
Daisy53 x
