Following a routine mammogram and a follow up appointment I have been told that I have DCIS. I have an operation booked for 23rd August which will also include a reconstruction. Amongst many concerns, the main one at the moment is that 3 1/2 weeks after my operation I am booked to go on a family holiday aboard a cruise ship which will include my nieces wedding where my daughter is going to be a bridesmaid. Can anyone tell me please if I am likely to be ok eg. Will my wounds have healed, will I be able to wear a bra, will I be able to wear padding to even myself out etc ? I was only diagnosed three weeks ago but it feels like three months! I haven't been able to tell many people as my mother is on holiday and I wanted to tell her myself and couldn't take the risk of her finding out from someone else. She will be home next week so I will be able to tell people and hopefully start to feel a little more supported. I have been told that I will have to have radiotherapy for four weeks afterwards and take a tablet for five years. I will also have to wait for results after the operation to see if I need chemotherapy. After, when everything is healed I will then go back for reconstruction of the other breast to balance things out. i would really like to hear from other women who have gone through the same as me. Like I said, I haven't discussed this with many people and am feeling a little isolated and confused.
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