Mastectomy after 3 operations …

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Diagnosed with hormone receptive cancer right breast 

in October - had lumpectomy and 2 shaves in separate ops,  DCIS found 6cm on latest shave - therefore mastectomy .  Also suggestion of chemo now. No lymph involvement, oncotype test didn’t suggest chemo at that time. 

anyone had a similar experience ? I’m also wondering why chemo could be necessary … it was a bit of a blur today and I didn’t ask.

many thanks for any feedback ..

  • Oh you have been through a roller coaster ride already.  My quest to your physician would be shy chemo?  I don’t know your age but if you are young that could be a reason and also the size of the DCIS but I am only presuming . Take care of yourself and remember no question is out of bounds with the physician as you need to be clear as to why the changes.  Hugs to you .

    Barbara 

  • Thank you … yeah it’s been a challenge! I’ll ask again when she phones me this week . 
    all the best to you too.