Hi all. Im looking for some feedback and hope. Just been back for the results of my re excision of margin and full aux node clearance. I have dcis which is multifocal. He said it’s in the milk duct. This 2nd op showed the margin was only 0.52 mm clear and needed to be more. (Can’t remember exact amount). My option was a 3rd op to try and take some more and hope it’s clear or mastectomy. I’m large breasted and on the large size anyway. He said my bmi is probably too high for the reconstruction etc. He said he’s prepared to give it one more try at re excision if that’s what I’d prefer. I don’t care what my boob looks like as I’m now 61 and my husbands doesn’t care what it looks like. I guess I’m asking if anyone else has had 3 ops and then had a good outcome with the margin being clear.
The node biopsy showed the one he took was positive, but when the nodes taken at clearance were tested, these were benign, so I did get one bit of good news.
I’m feeling so down now though. He said they will send off for my onchotyoe score and I’ll get an appointment for the next op.
Sorry to hear that your margins weren't clear enough after your second op Mary4004 and that you are feeling down. I'm glad to hear that the rest of your nodes were clear. Why don't you treat yourself to something nice which might help with how you are feeling.
Wishing you the best of luck with the next op whatever you decide to do.
Daisy53
