Hello Chickpea I’m so sorry to hear you’re struggling. I can completely understand how you feel. I had low grade DCIS 12 years ago which was removed and followed by radiotherapy. During the surgery they found it was more extensive and very close to my chest wall. I hated that I had a deformed breast that was smaller than my other one. Eventually I was given a prosthesis to wear which made my clothes look normal again. I still struggled with body image, I was single and couldn’t bear the thought of dating again and having to explain. Of course I did eventually date and it wasn’t anywhere as bad as I had imagined. now 12 years later at the age of 63 I have another DCIS high grade and am booked in for LWE and breast reduction. I’m quite looking forward to having 2 breasts almost the same size after all this time. My dilemma now is should I have a double mastectomy and recon? We don’t know how long these cells take to grow and they may never. I think for me I had to go with my gut instinct. Which is what I’m trying to do again. Talk to lots of people but ultimately you will know what’s best for you. Dee 🤗
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