Hi everyone, I'm hoping to hear from anyone who's been in a similar situation.
I've recently had a mastectomy for extensive high-grade DCIS. Normally radiotherapy isn't needed after DCIS mastectomy, but in my case it was close to the margin and ER-negative, so hormone therapy isn't an option to reduce future recurrence risk. Because of this, the oncologist has suggested radiotherapy - though it's ultimately my decision.
I currently have a tissue expander in place with the plan for a two-stage reconstruction and future implant exchange. My main worry is that radiotherapy could increase the risk of implant or reconstruction failure.
Has anyone here been in a similar position? Did you go ahead with radiotherapy, and how did your reconstruction turn out?
Thank you - I'd really appreciate hearing others' experiences.
