Hi Jubblyboo,

I am five weeks post therapeutic mammoplasty. My tumour was 45mm with dcis too. Luckily for me the excellent surgeon I had was able to do the above mentioned op. It was quite close margins apparently at the bottom (this was never a lump I would have found on my own) the surgeon was great - breast doesn’t look quite the same but hey hi, it’s a battle scar. I’m waiting my appt for radiotherapy (which again will make it a bit smaller) if your consultant is anything like mine I would trust them.

Luckily for all of us we will receive ongoing care for the next five years.Hope that helps? 

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It sounds like you’ve been through a lot with the therapeutic mammoplasty and the close margins, but it’s great to hear that your surgeon was skilled and supportive throughout the process. It’s true, these "battle scars" represent the strength and resilience it takes to face such a challenge. Waiting for radiotherapy can feel like another hurdle, but it’s good that you have faith in your care team. It’s reassuring to know that ongoing care is part of the plan, providing some peace of mind over the next few years. 

Jubblyjoo -it all happens so quickly! But luckily for us we have a great system here in uk.

mine was literally eight weeks from mammogram to surgery- it’s a lot to take in! 
I guess it hit harder after I was given the all clear last week…. Time to think etc, but I’m ready for the next stage, one foot in front of the other is my mantra

wishing you all the best and keep in touch for you want x

It’s incredible how quickly things can move, and it sounds like you’ve handled it all with remarkable resilience. I can understand how the reality of it all might sink in more deeply after getting the all-clear—it's a moment to reflect after such an intense journey. But your mantra is perfect, taking it step by step. Wishing you strength as you move forward with this next chapter! yes if you don't mind that would be lovely to stay in touch thank you x

Hi everyone, I’m sorry I haven’t been active lately. It’s been a really stressful time. I had surgery on November 21st, and I just got the all-clear yesterday. They found two more cancers in the tissue removed during the lumpectomy—one was 21mm, another 6mm, and one 1mm —- node —but all the margins are clear now, which is a relief. Next, I'll be starting radiation, followed by hormone therapy. I haven’t gone through menopause yet since I had the coil in, and I’m still bleeding after it was taken out. Thank you all for your support, and I hope to be back to my usual self soon.

So glad you got the all clear! Yes, it must have been a stressful time. I’ve just finished my radiotherapy (had 5 sessions) .  Feel a bit like I’ve been in a rugby scrum and am starting to get  a bit exhausted but it’s the end of the line so to speak, so not so bad really!

I had already been through the menopause and am now having version 2.0 with the hormone tablets .  Hopefully you’ll only have it once!  
wishing you all the best and have a relaxing Christmas xx

So glad you got the all clear! Yes, it must have been a stressful time. I’ve just finished my radiotherapy (had 5 sessions) .  Feel a bit like I’ve been in a rugby scrum and am starting to get  a bit exhausted but it’s the end of the line so to speak, so not so bad really!

I had already been through the menopause and am now having version 2.0 with the hormone tablets .  Hopefully you’ll only have it once!  
wishing you all the best and have a relaxing Christmas xx