Re excision

yes and yes hugs, it was stressful and i was annoyed, but the second was done and they gave me the clear hugs

Hi there,

It happened to me too. It appears to be quite common but it certainly causes a lot of additional stress.

I hope all goes well for you.

Take care, love and hugs

Hi, yes I had to have another excision to get clear margins, but all ok in the end.  It is worrying but a relief when you get the all clear.  I wish you well this time.  Take care xx

Hi 

It happened to me too in April but they want me to start my chemo and have re excision in October which is now all clear . Good luck I’m sure it will be fine x 

I'm thinking of having a mastectomy instead as so worried about it not working a 2nd time Do you think that's over the top? Be honest 

I'm thinking of having a mastectomy instead to save me having a 3rd op if they don't get it a 2nd time. Do you think that's over the top? Be honest? 

I asked for a mastectomy 3times but they said no !!! But I said if they hadn’t cleared the margin this time then I would of begged for one x

i was told if second wasnt clear it would probably be mastectomy then but was clear

I don’t think you’re being OTT ArtyAnne, this journey is so hard with so many variables to think about. I am awaiting surgery which has been delayed a 4th time for various reasons such as discrepancies with the size between mammogram, US, MRI. To the point where I was wanting a mastectomy just to be sure they got all the cancer. However, I have considered the arguments for lumpectomy vs mastectomy given by my surgeon who is obviously an expert in this field. I have also considered available evidence and have decided to go for the lumpectomy. Fingers crossed all goes well. Best wishes 

I didn’t have clear margins either as I have small breasts and the cancer is very close to the edge (inner) so I have opted for a mastectomy, surgeon was prepared to do a lumpectomy but didn’t seem all that hopeful of getting clear margins for a second time. Mastectomy is scheduled for Thursday and I’m going flat