Hi Everyone,
I was diagnosed recently with intermediate grade DCIS, we have a family history of breast cancer, so I have had annual mammograms since I was 40 (I’m 45 now) and it was spotted on that as an area of microcalcification. It looked as if it was 4mm on the mammogram, but when I went in for wide local excision it was found to be 7mm, but the margins weren’t clear, so I had another wide local excision a few weeks later. The margins still aren’t clear and an “extra” bit has been found so now it’s 20mm. The surgeon has offered either a further WLE or therapeutic mammoplasty, he favours the WLE, but I think he’s focusing on cosmetic results. I’m concerned that there might be another bit lurking somewhere that they haven’t noticed. He says that it’s ok as this would be picked up on next year’s mammogram, but that doesn’t feel comfortable to me. Has anyone else had multiple surgeries for DCIS? And has anyone had therapeutic mammoplasty and are you happy with the results? I’ve got DD boobs, so there’s enough to work with I think. Thanks everyone 