I had the same diagnosis back in jan this year I had a breast conserving surgery they removed 2 sentinel nodes all clear in Feb I had to have chemotherapy March because mine was HER2 + and I have herceptin injections every 3 weekly up until March also radiotherapy in July all went well no spread I'm now on tamoxifen for the next 5 years possibly 10 years try not to worry I know its easier said than done but you will get through this I took the one day at a time approach sending love regards Belinda x
I had 11mm of high grade DCIS in June 2015. I had surgery (WLE or lumpectomy as many call it) in July 2015 followed by15 sessions of radiotherapy in September. No chemo required as DCIS isn't invasive but it can sometimes be hormone driven so you need hormone tablets for 5 + years. Mine wasn't so I just moved to annual mammograms till 2020. Back on 3 year ones now.
I had DCIS in 2013, no chemo required for it but I had a lumpectomy and then radiotherapy. Hopefully you will have the same surgery, you say you have to make a decision? It’s very daunting, all the best xx
Had mastectomy couple of weeks ago. Make sure you ask for surgery with best chance of clearance. Your surgeon can advice. You feel quite alone but many out there are going through the same. And rest assured whatever you decide the BCN can guide u and surgeons have done these procedures routinely!
Let me know if you wish more support. Many ladies here are also great with advice. The blogs are also helpful!!
Thank you. Radiotherapy sounds scary to me. Mine is oestrogen driven so I’ve been advised to stop my hrt. It’s either a lumpectomy or mastectomy. The operations scare me, it all scares me. I know I have to accept this I’m just so angry. My emotions are all over the place.
Hi Anna, I’m pleased to hear it all went well. I’ve not decided on which surgery yet. I’m seeing my nurse on Thursday. Any tips on how you got through this as I’m not coping mentally I can’t sleep and I’m over thinking all the time.
