Hi all I am new to this forum so please bear with me but I am really struggling at the minute. I had BC five years ago, lumpectomy and radiotherapy then my yearly mammograms which have all been fine until the one I had there in March 2019. I was called back five weeks later for further tests, another mammogram, ultrasound and a biopsy as they had seen calcifications on the scan. A week later back to see my original consultant to be told I had high grade DCIS and it would have to be removed and then followed with radiotherapy. Had my first surgery on 22nd May then back 10 days later feeling good about everything to be told they didn't get a clear margin, back in again a few days later for a second surgery which didn't take long, home the same day as before. Back to see the consultant last Monday to be told that unfortunately they didn't get a clear margin and I will need a mastectomy as they won't go in a third time to take more tissue away. As I have asked for reconstructive surgery my surgeon has referred me to one of his colleagues who carries this out, I now have to wait three weeks to see him to discuss my options. I can't get my head around that I have stage 0 BC but need my breast removed. My BC last time was invasive stage 2 and they got it all away with no issues. I'm really struggling to come to terms with this. I have been off work for a month recovering from these two surgeries just back today and have no idea how long I'll have to wait for my surgery. I have asked for counselling but have to wait for six weeks for an appointment.
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