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DCIS 75mm: options

Gertygeegee
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Hello everyone

this seems a really supportive forum.

 

I've been diagnosed with DCIS and frustratingly wasn't given as much info as I'd like. However I see a surgeon in ten days so will find out more so am now compiling a list of key questions. 

 

My big question at present is lumpectomy or mastectomy? 
 

The nurse said my DCIS was 75mm. I'm q small breasted so that's the full length from nipple to my chest.

Is 75mm a large area of DCIS?

Will they be able to offer a lumpectomy or will it leave my small (A/B cup) breast so depleted it would be better to have a mastectomy and reconstruction?

I appreciate that every case is different and unique decisions have to be made ... but I'd welcome insights from others to help me prepare for the surgeon appointment

 

thank you! 

 

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    Hi Gertygeegee, welcome! Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I had a lumpectomy for a 30mm area of DCIS in March. Just about to start radiotherapy. The breast surgeon took me through the options and likely results of different surgeries (both cosmetic and medical).  I'm small-chested. It's a good idea to write down all your questions before you go. My surgeon was very clear at explaining all the options and hopefully yours will be. Best of luck with the appointment xx

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    Hi Gertygeegee, welcome! Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I had a lumpectomy for a 30mm area of DCIS in March. Just about to start radiotherapy. The breast surgeon took me through the options and likely results of different surgeries (both cosmetic and medical).  I'm small-chested. It's a good idea to write down all your questions before you go. My surgeon was very clear at explaining all the options and hopefully yours will be. Best of luck with the appointment xx

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