Hi there,

Just saw this post and thought I would let you know I have just had my DCIS removed. If they can only see DCIS try not to worry it's non invasive (precancerous) but it can become cancerous so it has to be removed. Calcifications are tiny so it may be they didn't see those ones the first time. It's good they are being thorough so it can all be removed surgically. Did they say how much of it there was or what grade it was (low, intermediate or high)

Hi there.

Thankyou for the reply.I have high grade DCIS and I think it is a very small area.

Ok, so they have to remove it. If it's small will just do a lumpectomy. I had loads of DCIS all over my breast so I have actually had a mastectomy and reconstruction. I consider DCIS is more about prevention. Did you have a lump? Whatever it is you have caught it super early. I was in shock when I got diagnosed as I had no lump. 

Hi.

Im sorry to hear that you had to have a mastectomy.No I did not or have any lumps.

I just feel alone in this.Thankyou once again.

With things like this your mind starts working against you thinking all sorts of awful things. I was so anxious. The process of diagnosis is the worst. They will check this other area of calcification if it's DCIS as well they will remove it. The consultants know what they are doing. They will treat it and you will be fine. X

My mind is working against me,I'm thinking of the worst,even planning my funeral in my head.It was a total shock to  me.Its actually nice to talk to someone that has been through it.

Thankyou.x

Yes, I am only a few weeks ahead of you! I had my surgery yesterday! I was super anxious about that too and guess what....it was fine....surprisingly painless. With no lump you really couldn't have found this any earlier. Keep me posted! X

How long did you have to wait before you had surgery?

Sharon x

From my first mammogram to surgery was about 8 weeks. X

Thankyou.I will keep you posted.x