DCIS 75mm: options

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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